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To obtain additional public feedback and thought for the South
Dixie Planning Study, the Office of Advanced Planning will be hosting three
focus group sessions TODAY, January 12th at the Southwest Regional Library,
9725 Dixie Highway.
The focus group sessions are scheduled as follows:
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11:00a-12:30p
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1:30p-2:30p
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5:30p-7:00p
The South Dixie Planning Study will look at the future of the
segment of Dixie Highway between the Gene Snyder Freeway south to the Jefferson
County line, looking at safety, functionality, and aesthetic.
WHEN: Thursday, January 12, 2017
WHERE: Southwest Regional
Library, 9725 Dixie Highway
 Please note that Sun Valley Community Center will be CLOSED for the entirety of next week beginning January 8th through January 14, 2017. This closure is temporary and is for the annual maintenance of the building.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sun Valley at 502.937.8802.
Be sure to visit Sun Valley for one of the many programs and activities they offer, a full list of which can be viewed here.
 The Neighborhood Institute is a leadership education program
designed to equip neighborhood leaders with skills and resources needed to
initiate positive change in the community through their neighborhood,
homeowner, and condo associations. Classes meet every Thursday, 6:00 - 8:30PM at
Center For Neighborhoods Offices - 507 South Third Street, for 12 consecutive
weeks (January 26th, 2017 – April 13th, 2017), followed by a Graduation
Celebration. Dinner is provided each week. There is no charge to attend, but
space is limited, and advance registration is required. Applications will be
accepted through January 13th, 2017.
The Neighborhood Institute Spring 2017 is open to all
neighborhoods, Metro Council Districts, and the whole community. Please
consider applying for this program and bringing your ideas and resources to
help our District 12 neighborhoods.
To apply for the 13-week
program, visit www.centerforneighborhoods.org, or contact
John Hawkins at 502-589-0343 or johnh@centerforneighborhoods.org.
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FREE post-holiday electronics drop-off service is available at our Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue. Drop-off will be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on these three Saturdays: January 7, January 14 and January 21.
The special holiday promotion is in addition to our regular year round electronics recycling program. Details on the regular program are available on our website at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/electronics-recycling.
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The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods is now accepting
applications from qualified non-profits that are committed to providing
services that achieve meaningful outcomes for Metro citizens in the
following service categories (which the agencies self-select), and are
related to core areas of the One Love Louisville strategic planning process:
Target Population for services should be Youth ages 14-24 and
their families
- Decreasing violence in targeted
Zones of Hope neighborhoods- Russell, Shawnee, Newburg, Parkland,
California
- Family and Community Wellness
- Community/Neighborhood
Organizing
- Career Readiness and
Successful, Meaningful Employment
- Academic Readiness and Achievement
- Show evidence of using a Public
Health approach to reducing violence
In order to compete for External Agency Funds, the agency must
have or have applied for 501(c)3 status from the Internal Revenue Service. In
addition, each agency must be in good standing with the Jefferson County
Revenue Commission and the Kentucky Secretary of State. Finally, each agency
must serve residents of Louisville/Jefferson County. ALL applications must
be completed and returned to the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods by
January 20, 2017 at 4pm. Please drop them off at 527 West Jefferson 2nd
Floor to Laura Hammer or Director Rashaad Abdur - Rahman or scan and email them
to Laura.Hammer@louisvilleky.gov.
For more information
and to download the application form, visit the website for the Office of Safe
& Healthy Neighborhoods here
 As we enter the winter season and have had a snow event already,
we wanted to remind you that you can check the live progress of Metro Crews as
they salt and plow the designated Metro Snow Route.
Visit the map here to check the route during the
next winter weather event
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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. Registration itself is free and the information required includes the rental unit street address along with current contact information of the owner and managing operator.
New owners must register within thirty days of any ownership transfer. Any change in contact information must be updated on the registry within thirty days of said change.
Registration is FREE but requires an account with Develop Louisville. Click the links below to establish an account and access the registry, or to get detailed information and instructions on registry requirements.
For more information about the registry, visit the Codes & Regulations website here.
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 The Legal Aid Society in conjunction with the Jefferson County
Public Law Library is offering a Know Your Rights Clinic to citizens who
are interested in information about domestic violence hearings in our
Family and District Courts. (EPO, IPO, DVO)
WHAT: Know
Your Rights Clinic: Domestic Violence Hearings
WHEN: Friday,
February 10, 2016 at 12:00 pm, Noon
WHERE: Jefferson
County Public Law Library (514 W. Liberty Street 2nd Floor.)
PURPOSE: Clients
will receive assistance from attorneys regarding filing protection orders.
Safety will also be
discussed.
RSVP: Call the Law Library
at (502) 574-5943 to make a reservation.
 The Louisville Metro Council and the Community Affairs Committee are
once again celebrating Black History Month by honoring the
incredible African American leaders of our city.
With so many deserving African American leaders who's work and
compassion shines through each and every day, we are asking for your help in
nominating honorees to be chosen to represent District 14! If you
know of an exceptional individual who deserves to be recognized for their
contribution to our community and city, please follow the steps below to have
their name be one of those chosen to be honored this year.
*Please include ALL
following contents in your submission
- Your Honoree’s Name
- Mailing Address
- Contact Telephone Number
- A "Brief Bio"
PLEASE NOTE: All honoree nominations must be
submitted by email to District 14 Legislative Assistant, Michael Bowman, at michael.bowman@louisvilleky.gov by
the close of business on Friday, February 3rd.
The selected honoree will
be recognized at the 15th Annual Black History Month Program on Thursday,
February 23, 2017 an noon in the Metro Council Chambers.
West Louisville has over 60,000 residents, who need convenient,
affordable options for shopping. West Louisville residents need employment
opportunities. And, West Louisville residents pledge their support for the
Wal-Mart Superstore #6391 at West Broadway and 18th Street.
Wal-Mart's decision to cancel plans for the new supercenter leaves
residents in West Louisville without access to affordable goods and services
that many other communities take for granted.
We, in Southwest Louisville, have certainly seen the economic
impact that development can have on a community. As our development momentum
grows along Dixie Highway, please consider supporting our neighbors and fellow
citizens in their plea to bring this store to their neighborhood.
Please sign the petition
here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/654/659/716/
The annual program that helps prevent low income residents of Louisville from being disconnected from utility services begins Monday, Jan. 9, 2017.
LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, is administered by Louisville Metro Department of Community Services. The Crisis Phase of LIHEAP will run from Jan. 9 - March 31, or until available funds have been expended, whichever comes first.
Residents wishing to apply must make an appointment in advance utilizing the new, automated appointment system. The toll free service is now available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.
Scheduling an appointment by phone: Call 502-991-8391.
Scheduling an Appointment On-line: Appointments can also be made at www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
Applicants must be Jefferson County residents with a household income at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (e.g. for a household of four, the gross monthly income cannot exceed $2,633.00).
For the Crisis Component, clients must meet the criteria listed above and be in a crisis situation involving imminent loss of energy including one of the following:
- Must have received a brown bill, disconnection notice from their utility service provider, or
- Must have an eviction notice if their utilities are included in the rent, or
- Have four or fewer days’ worth of fuel oil, propane, kerosene, wood or coal available, or
- Must be within ten days or less of running out of prepaid electric service.
LIHEAP applications will be completed at the time of the appointment at one of the six locations listed below. Please note that 810 Barret Avenue is closed and is not a location this year.
- Northwest Neighborhood Place/Academy at Shawnee, 4018 W Market St., 40212
- South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 40215
- Neighborhood Place Ujima/Duvalle Education Center, 3610 Bohne Ave., 40211
- Neighborhood Place/Bridges of Hope, 1411 Algonquin Pkwy., 40210
- Newburg Community Center/East, 4810 Exeter Ave, 40218
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Southwest Government Center/Dixie Highway location. 7219 Dixie Highway, 40258
Callers who require more information can contact MetroCall 311 by simply dialing 311 or 574-5000, email metro.call@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s On Line Customer Service or Live Chat at www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall, tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.
 
At The Roast with Against the Grain Brewery & Heine Brother's Coffee
Friday, January 13, 2017 - 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Not that kind of roast! We’re talking about the roast that brings out your favorite flavors in coffee and beer. Come out and hear from representatives of Against the Grain Brewery and Heine Brothers Coffee as they discuss the roasting process and how it is integral to both brewing and coffee preparation. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. This is an after-hours and pre-registration is required. Call 933-0029 to register. Ages 21+
iPad for Beginners Part 2
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
This class will cover using the camera and FaceTime feature, email application, and navigating the internet.
Chinese New Year Program
Monday, January 23, 2017 - 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Come hear some stories about the Chinese New Year and do some fun crafts Ages 5+
Jan Brett’s The Mitten Storytime
Saturday, January 28, 2017 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Please join us for a special storytime featuring the books of Jan Brett, and a fun craft based on the book The Mitten. We will also be collecting new and gently used children’s coats, mittens, and hats throughout the month of January. Donations will be going to the Dixie and Johnsontown Elementary Resource Centers. Ages 5+
Serving
on a board or commission is a great way to utilize your talents. We hope you
will consider volunteering your time with us and encourage you to browse the
openings regularly for opportunities that would best utilize your experience
and knowledge. We have approximately 100 boards and commissions with
many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land
planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety. It is
important that these boards have adequate representation from all areas of
town, including District 14 and Southwest Louisville, as they are responsible
for evaluating many important decisions that impact our city and its citizens.
Please
click here for more information. Be sure to
alert the District 14 office once you have applied. Thank you for your
interest!
 VOLUNTEER
Land Steward Volunteer Project Days most Wednesdays & first Saturday of the month @ 9:00am
Trail Team Volunteer Project Days first Saturdayof the month @ 9:00am –Jefferson Memorial Forest
For additional information, contact Sherry.Wright@louisvilleky.gov
 Located at 11311 Mitchell Hill Road, GO Ape’s first treetop adventure course (zip lines,
obstacles and more!) in Kentucky is just minutes from downtown
Louisville in Jefferson Memorial Forest. Jefferson Memorial Forest is
a woodland tribute to area veterans and a treasure to all who visit. Designated
as an Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary, the forest has approximately 6,500 acres of
steep slopes covered with mature, second growth hardwood trees, and is the
largest municipal urban forest in the United States.
More than just a canopy tour, the Go Ape Jefferson Memorial
Forest course is made up of numerous rope ladders, 39 exciting crossings to
include the Log Swing, Wobbly Ladder, Japanese Bridge, Plank
Crossing, Yamazoe Steps, 2 Tarzan swings and 5 zip lines. Overall, there
are 5 individual sections within the course, each section taking you higher
into the forest canopy and finishing with a zip line more exciting than the
previous one!
For FAQs on Go Ape Zip Line & Treetop Adventure,
click here
Spend a day at Jefferson Memorial Forest to enjoy all
the park has to offer. Before or after your Go Ape adventure, check out
the park’s 5.5 acre fishing lake at Tom Wallace Lake. From Tom Wallace Lake
there is access to 35 miles of hiking, equestrian, and wheel-chair accessible
trails as well as a children’s playground and picnic shelters. The Forest also
has a Welcome Center for trail maps and hiking supplies, and the Horine
Conference Center is available for rent for business retreats, meetings, and weddings.
If you want to hang around for a day or two, you can even pitch a tent in
the Forest’s campground which accommodates both families and groups.
 
Does your organization or group have an event that you'd like to advertise to the public?
We can help! This section of the eNewsletter will feature information for you. We are committed to helping our community and building a better place to live, work, and play.
Email michael.bowman@louisvilleky.gov with information and details about your event, or if you have any questions or concerns.
PLEASE NOTE: Any event sumbitted for this section must be open to the general public to be eligible for inclusion in the newsletter.
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