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Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey Welch and the District 13 staff, wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We also wish you a Safe Holiday!
Please note Holiday hours for the the District 13 Offices downtown and Fairdale:
- Friday, December 23rd: Office closed
- Monday, December 26th: Office closed
- Friday, December 30th: Offices closed
- Monday, January 2nd: Office closed
The
Metro Council has finished its meeting schedule for the year and is currently
on Holiday Break. The Council will hold its Organizational Session on Thursday,
January 5th. The Council will resume its meeting schedule sometime in January
after the Organizational Session.
 Over 100 neighbors attended the annual event at Kenwood Elementary School for dinner, games, networking and a Visit from Santa for the children. Councilwoman Welch Sponsored the event and met with District 13 neighbors..
Mayor Greg Fischer dropped by to wish everyone Happy Holidays.
FINAL WEEKEND OF FREE
ENTERTAINMENT AT FOURTH STREET LIVE!
-THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2016-
- Envy Dance Team at 5:30pm
- Ricky Howsare 6pm
- Shawnee Boys & Girls Club Chorus, Directed by Jecorey "1200" Arthur at 7pm
-FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2016-
- Damaged Goods at 4:30pm
- #HoLouDay Photography Awards Winners at 5:30pm
- Micah Chandler at 5:45pm
- Double Dog Dare at 6pm
HOLIDAY MARKET CHALETS
FOURTH STREET LIVE!
-LAST WEEKEND OPEN THURSDAY AND FRIDAY-
Thursday & Friday: 11am – 2pm and 5 pm – 9 pm
RSVP to our events on Facebook
- LIPSENSE Kassi Earle Clifford presents The Everlasting Lip
- CHAD BALSTER Glass Art and Ornaments
- HANDY CRAFTS BY A.L. Custom wood worker who specializes in personalizing
- KEVIN GOODNER Louisville Artist, live demonstrations and custom art on the spot
- GERMAN SWEETS Homemade treats by Jeurgen and Bengta Sell
- GLUHWEIN Hot Mulled Wine
- FOOD CRAFT Gourmet ingredients and gifts
- LUCKY CLOVER FARM Homemade jams, jellies, cakes and breads, plus hand carved stone Nativity scenes and forest animals
- GYENAME OF LOUISVILLE, INC African cultural and Kwanzaa gifts and books
HOLIDAY SQUARE ICE SKATING RINK
AT FOURTH & JEFFERSON STREETS
-OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK THROUGH JANUARY 16, 2017-
SCHOOL WINTER BREAK AND HOLIDAY EXTENDED HOURS
Hours subject to change pending weather and skating conditions.
- Mondays - Thursdays: 11am – 10pm
- Fridays & Saturdays: 11am – 11pm
- Sundays: Noon – 6pm
Please check Facebook or Twitter for updates.
Recycling and Yard Waste Collection
Solid waste collection services will be altered under the following schedule for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday weeks:
Garbage/yard waste/recycling
- There will be no residential garbage, yard waste or recycling collection on Monday, December 26 or Monday, January 2 within in the Urban Services District (former Louisville city limits).
- Residents who normally have garbage/yard waste/recycling collection on Monday will have service instead on Tuesday, December 27 and Tuesday, January 3. The Tuesday-Friday schedule will also be delayed by one day.
- Residents normally serviced by private waste haulers should check with those companies for holiday collection schedules.
Staffed Recycling Centers
These centers will be closed Saturday December 24, Monday December 26, Saturday December 31 and Monday January 2.
- East District Public Works Yard 595 N. Hubbards Lane
- Metro Parks Landscaping 9300 Whipps Mill Road
- Southwest Government Center 7219 Dixie Highway
- Central Government Center 7201 Outer Loop
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Waste Reduction Center 636 Meriwether Avenue Closed Saturday, December 24, Monday, December 26, Saturday December 31, and Monday January 2.
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HAZ BIN Hazardous Waste Facility 7501 Grade Lane Closed Saturday, December 24 and Saturday December 31
 Metro Public Works will provide curbside pickup of Christmas Trees within the Urban Services District (the old City of Louisville boundaries) after the holiday. Beginning Tuesday, December 27, residents with City curbside yard waste pickup may set their Christmas trees and greenery out on their regular collection day.
- Trees must not be in plastic bags, and all decorations must be removed.
- Drop-off sites will also be available for all Louisville/Jefferson County residents at three locations.
- Two of the three drop-off sites will also instantly recycle trees in to mulch that will be offered back to citizens for home use.
- Those wishing to receive mulch must bring an appropriate container in which to carry it. This mulch performs particularly well for acid-loving plants such as azaleas and rhododendrons.
- Trees picked up from curbside will also be recycled but not offered as mulch.
- All lights and ornaments should be removed from trees before they are set out or dropped off.
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For drop-off sites or further information go to www.louisvilleky.gov
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Trash cans overflow
during the holiday season, with one estimate that we generate 25% more waste
than usual this time of year. A good sustainability practice is to
divert as much as possible to the recycle bin. Here are some do's
and don’ts about holiday recycling.
DO
recycle those cardboard boxes. They are high-value recyclables but the number
of them we have over the holidays and limited space in our bins sometimes
means they end up in the trash. Don’t do that. If your bin won’t
hold all of the broken down boxes you have, save a few for next week or visit
a recycling center (D9’s is in the parking lot of the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic
Center, 201 Reservoir Avenue). Don’t worry if the box has some tape on
it. (And don’t assume that pizza boxes can’t be recycled. Many
pizzerias now put a sheet of waxed paper between the box and the pizza, leaving
the box clean once that’s removed. All you have to do is remove that paper
and the clean pizza box is recyclable.)
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We'll
take the old when you get the new
When the holiday
season ushers in new electronics such as televisions, computers, and the like,
don't let the old ones sit in the garage or basement. Public Works is happy to
take them off your hands so they can be recycled. All you have to do is bring
those newly obsolete devices to us at the Waste Reduction Center at 636
Meriwether Avenue. The service is free of charge. Special drop-off collections
will be held during regular Waster Reduction Center hours on Saturday January
7, Saturday January 14 and Saturday January 21. Regular Saturday hours are 8
AM. to 3 PM. Read more about year round electronics recycling.
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A new Rental Registry for all rental property in Metro Louisville
is now up and running online following the passage of an ordinance in September
by the Louisville Metro Council.
Effective March 1, 2017, all property located in Louisville Metro
and occupied or offered for occupancy in exchange for money or any other
consideration must be registered with Louisville Metro Government. Failure to
register is subject to a fine up to $100 per day per housing unit.
The registration calls for:
- Rental
property owners to include the rental unit street address
- List
current contact information of the owner and managing operator.
- New
owners to register within thirty days of any ownership transfer.
- Any
change in contact information to be updated on the registry within thirty
days of the change.
Visit: https://www.louisvilleky.gov/government/codes-regulations,
to establish an account and access the registry, or to get detailed information
and instructions on registry requirements.
Registration is free and
will be monitored by the staff of Develop Louisville.
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Learn to prepare taxes and make a difference at the same
time. Become a VITA volunteer. Sign up here.
Read how Community Services is joining with
Louisville Asset Building Coalition to recruit more volunteers so
more residents can be served by VITA.
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Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey Welch D-13 presented the Spirit of Louisville awards on behalf of the Council Members whose districts are served by the SLBA which includes Councilman Dan Johnson D-21, Councilwoman Marianne Butler D-15 and Councilman David Yates D-25 and Council President.
 Todd, Robertson, Pastor of Antioch Church receives a Spirit of Louisville Award for his service to the South Louisville Business Association by serving on the Board for 6 years. He served as Communication Chair, Newsletter Editor and Vice President.
SLBA President Barbara Nichols thanked Todd for his service and the support of his church, Antioch Church for hosting SLBA meetings. Todd is taking a new position with the Long Run Baptist Association, but will continue to be involved with the South Louisville Community.
 Ed Korfhage of Foremost Realtors receives a Spirit of Louisville Award for his service to of the South Louisville Business Association by serving on the Board for 6 years. He served as Education Chair, accepting applications from area seniors for a $500 scholarship which is awarded each year by SLBA. Ed, a retired J.C.P.S. teacher oversaw the scholarship selection process as SLBA Chair Education.
Many thanks to these members of our South Louisville business community for their service and commitment.
 FREE Training and Job
Placement!
Kentuckiana Builds can prepare
you for a quality profession like electrician, carpenter, fiber optic
installer, welder and many more.
Ready to take the next step to a brighter future and a better
career? Then attend the next orientation!
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WHAT: Kentuckiana Builds Orientation
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WHERE: Louisville Urban League, 1535 W Broadway,
Louisville
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WHEN: Thursday, December 29 at 5:30
p.m.
Questions?
Call 502.566.3371 or
go to KentuckianaBuilds.org
This new web app gives users an intuitive and accurate way to
explore possible careers based on occupation, salary, and college degree.
The Career Calculator is being used in schools, career centers
and libraries across the Louisville region.
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