Camp Zachary Taylor Neighborhood Association meeting
 Councilman Mulvihill spoke with members of the Camp Zachary Taylor Neighborhood Association Thursday evening at Holy Family. At left were Jack Lamon and Clay Bostic, and at right was Deacon Pat Wright of Holy Family. Bostic attended to provide updates on the MSD construction projects in Camp Taylor.
Councilman Mulvihill on WHAS 11's Council Saturday segment
 Councilman Mulvihill shared District 10 improvements and challenges with reporter Tabnie Dozier Saturday on WHAS 11.
To watch the video, click here.
Camp Taylor area/Poplar
Level and Trevilian Way MSD sanitary sewer replacement project updates
MSD will be posting the weekly
street closure maps on a new website at the following link:
http://louisvillemsd.org/camp-taylor-sewer-replacement-project
  
Eastern Parkway water
main replacement
 Willow
Avenue between Eastern Parkway and Cherokee Road is now open, as are the side
streets between Eastern Parkway and Cherokee Road.
Willow
Avenue between Cherokee Road and Cherokee Parkway remains closed, as does
Alexandria. For more information, visit LouisvilleWater.com/EasternPkwyProject.
El Camino restaurant and bar coming to Goss
The parking lot at Yesternook on Goss will be the new home for El Camino, a Mexican restaurant and tiki bar that had been on Bardstown Road in the Highlands.
There's more: The Yesternook antique store will become the new home to law firm Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger PLC. Yesternook will move to the former Smoketown USA space at the corner of Oak and Logan streets. Insider Louisville has the details: http://insiderlouisville.com/business/el-camino-finds-home-on-goss-avenue/
Metro Public Works (MPW) Roads and Operations Division works
year round patching potholes whenever they are reported. To report a pothole:
Be as specific with location information as you can, and don't
assume someone else has reported it.
It's not too early to plan a neighborhood cleanup
 Donor funded
and volunteer driven since 1986, Brightside works to unite people in
clean and green activities to beautify the city and foster community
pride:
Brightside organizes two large-scale cleanups for our community
during the year; one in the spring and one in the fall.
However, you don't have to wait for Brightside to
announce the next Community-Wide Cleanup to do your part towards having a
litter-free city. Any group wanting to have a Neighborhood Cleanup can be provided
gloves, trash bags and a limited quantity of tools at no cost. Just
register online by clicking here about two weeks before your event to schedule
and for information about getting supplies.
If you or your group
want to organize a cleanup, please notify the District 10 office that you have
signed up. We would like to acknowledge your contributions.
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 Germantown baseball,
softball, T-ball signups
Online registration started January 1. Regular in-person
sign ups are February 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and February 5 from 2 p.m.
to 5 p.m. Details at germantownbaseball.com.
District 10 community
group events
Holy Family Card Party, Saturday February 4.
Doors open at noon, fun starts at 1 p.m. Admission is $6.00 and includes
complimentary coffee and dessert. 3926 Poplar Level Road.
Holy Family Fish Fry, starting February 24 from
4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the following six Friday evenings. Enjoy a fish
dinner, cake wheel, and fellowship.
German-Paristown Neighborhood Association's Monday Bingo is at
the GPNA center, 1094 E. Kentucky Street. Doors open at 9 a.m. For more
information on the GPNA, visit www.gpnalouisville.com.
Jim King MUSCL Senior Wellness Center at Schnitzelburg
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February 8, 15, 22 (Wednesdays) at 2 p.m. - Computer classes provided by the Louisville Free Public Library.
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Support the Jim King MUSCL Center: please contact Tip, Karen,
or Rachael at the MUSCL Senior Center office 502-634-3221.
Louisville Nature
Center events
Enjoy nature at the Louisville Nature Center.
- February 4 – It’s Winter!
Where’s the Chipmunk? 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
- February 4 – Chipmunk Craft –
10 a.m. to 3 p.m
- February 11 – Winter Hike, 1 to
2 p.m.
- Are you interested in learning
about those pesky, but fascinating plants called weeds growing in your
garden or farm fields? The Louisville Nature Center and the Food
Literacy Project at Oxmoor Farm is partnering for the first time to offer
a two-part weed education series March 25 and April 5 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $40.00 for the two part
series. Class is limited to 12. Registration is required by March 23rd.
Events may require registration and a fee. Please check louisvillenaturecenter.org for
details.
Rent the Louisville Nature Center for your next event
Birthday parties, baby showers, graduation parties, family
gatherings, receptions, staff meetings - all can be hosted at the LNC. Call
458-1328 for more information.
Cyril Allgeier Community Center
The
Cyril Allgeier Community Center offers youth, adult, and senior citizen
programs in the Camp Taylor Neighborhood. We offer several free programs
including: 50 & over men's basketball, youth sports (flag football,
volleyball, & basketball), adult aerobics, and girl scouts. In addition to
these we serve as the host to KIVA volleyball practices, Louisville Visual Art
Association classes, Metro Parks Men's Basketball League, Metro Parks Youth Volleyball
Leagues, and LXC Volleyball Leagues.
Allgeier Community Center also offers
Summer Camp, Winter Break, and Spring Break programs at a reasonable cost. The
community center features a full size basketball court that is available for
open gym as well as for rent, and also has a large meeting room that is
available for community meetings or to rent. For more information about
programs, camps, or rental opportunities please contact us at 456-3261, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/cyril-allgeier-community-center
or facebook.com/cyrilAllgeierCC.
Young people set to
lift the spirits of Louisville's seniors one Valentine's Day card at a time
 Louisville
Metro Meals on Wheels recipients are set to receive handmade Valentine’s Day
cards created by youth volunteers. DoSomething.org, a global non-profit
organization with the goal of motivating young people to make positive change,
has teamed up with Meals on Wheels America for the fourth annual Love Letters
campaign.
Join local students,
including those at the J. Graham Brown School, in this program. To donate
cards to the local Meals on Wheels program, drop off any weekday before February
10 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 701 W. Ormsby Avenue, Suite 201. Be sure to
register your support at DoSomething.org/loveletters. Contact Tiffany
Reed, Volunteer Coordinator for the Louisville Metro Senior Nutrition Program
at 574-6420 or Tiffany.Reed@louisvilleky.gov with any
questions.
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Want to learn more
about bicycle and pedestrian safety programs? DPWA can help!
 Are you interested in Louisville
Metro’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Programs? The Department of Public Works
and Assets will come to your neighborhood meeting. During a brief 15-minute presentation,
they can help answer questions about upcoming programs and projects, pedestrian
safety tips or what the different bike symbols mean on the roads.
For more information,
visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/projects-and-plans
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Louisville Metro
Government now accepting External Agency Fund applications
Louisville Metro Government is now accepting External Agency
Fund applications for FY18 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018). These
General Funded grants are awarded to non-governmental, or "external”
agencies, that contribute to the city's cultural, social and economic
vitality.
All agencies wishing to submit an application are required to
have at least one representative participate in a mandatory application
orientation at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund.
The orientation will provide information about deadlines, how to access the
application and general information about the application.
The grants are available for Social Services programs,
administered by the Louisville Metro Department of Community Services (LMCS),
and for Arts and Creative Industries programs, administered by the Louisville
Metro Department of Economic Development. The External Agency Funds are awarded
annually to non-profit organizations offering programs or services in
Louisville/Jefferson County that align with the Mayor's and departments'
strategic goals.
Louisville Metro Government employs a competitive granting
strategy and strives to award funding to agencies that demonstrate measurable
positive impact in the community and are good stewards of taxpayer dollars.
Successful grantees will be required to report on their success in meeting
goals and outcomes.
The deadline to submit an application is Friday, February
10, by 5 p.m.
For more information
about EAF, and to access the application orientation, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund. Please
submit all questions to EAF@louisvilleky.gov .
Redevelopment
submissions sought for former Urban Government Center in Paristown Pointe
 The largest building at the UGC site, 810 Barret
Avenue, is seen above. The site also includes several other properties.
Louisville Metro Government has issued a Solicitation of
Interest for the redevelopment of the former Urban Government Center (UGC) site
in Paristown Pointe. The city seeks a unique proposal to create and to
implement an innovative and sustainable development plan for property at 768,
810 and 850 Barret Avenue, 1235 E. Breckinridge and 814 Vine Street.
Redevelopment submissions should reflect the goals established
in Vision Louisville—sustainability, economy, livability, connectivity,
creativity, health and authenticity—and the community priorities establishing
through visioning meetings held in summer and fall 2016. A summary of
priorities can be found here: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/advanced-planning/urban-government-center
Respondents are strongly encouraged to attend an informational session intended to provide an opportunity to view the UGC
and to ask representatives of Louisville Metro Government questions. The second
session will take place on February 4 at 10 a.m. at 768 Barret Avenue,
on the UGC Property. Responses to the proposal are due no later than March
15.
The 11.85-acre site is in the Paristown Pointe
neighborhood, with close proximity to Shelby Park, Germantown and
Smoketown.
Immediately to the north of the UGC Property, $28 million is
being invested to redevelop the northern portion of Paristown Pointe into an
arts and cultural district that will include a 2,000-seat performance venue for
the Kentucky Center for the Arts, an expansion of the existing Louisville
Stoneware and a variety of food and beverage concepts to support these uses.
For the full Solicitation of Interest, please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/advanced-planning/urban-government-center
For questions concerning the Solicitation of Interest, please
contact Laura Ferguson at (502) 574-3503 or laura.ferguson@louisvilleky.gov.
Neighborhood Place Events
 Through March 4, The Parkhill
Prom Project at Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place, 1411 Algonquin
Pkwy. Jordan Alhimer, a Bachelor of Social Work student/intern along with
support from ECHO (Exploited Children’s Help Organization) are collecting new
and gently used prom dresses, shoes and accessories to help deserving high
school senior girls who live in the Parkhill Neighborhood. Tuxedos are
also accepted. Drop off donations any weekday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call
634-6050 for more information.
February 15, Legal Aid Office Hours at
South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave. A Legal Aid Society staff member
will be on hand from 10 a.m. to noon to answer questions, talk about cases that
Legal Aid handles and provide referrals. Call 485-7130 for more information.
February 7, 9, 21 and 23, WeCare Energy Efficiency Overview
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 more. Call
1-800-356-5467 for more information.
- February 7 and 23, South
Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 10 a.m. to noon
- Feb 9 at Ujima
Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Ave., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Feb 21 at Ujima
Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Ave., 10 a.m. to noon
Two opportunities for the
YMCA’s “Caring and Learning with Me” program at Thomas Jefferson Middle
School, 1501 Rangeland Road. This free program
provides a wonderful learning environment for children ages 3-5 years old and
their caregivers focusing on play and exploration. The adult caregiver is
required to attend with the child/ren and you may also bring other children
ages (0-2). Sponsored by the YMCA with support from First Neighborhood Place. Call
Kerry Basham at 974-8457 for more information and to register.
- Mondays/Wednesdays, 10
a.m. to noon
- Tuesdays/Thursdays, 10
a.m. to noon
February 7, Couponing Support Group at Ujima Neighborhood
Place, 3610 Bohne Ave., 11 a.m. to noon. Learn tips and money saving ideas to help build extra financial wealth in
using coupons while grocery shopping. Facilitated by coupon guru, Kim Mapp. For
more information or to register, call 485-6145.
February 8, Norton Healthcare Car Seat Check and
Fitting Station at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610
Bohne Ave., 9
to 11 a.m. Learn how to install your child’s car seat or
booster seat and find out if it’s time for a change. Call 629-7358 for an
appointment.
February 8 and 9, A Healthy Journey for Two
Educational Baby Shower: Open to any expectant mothers, the class will
include a range of information and resources, as well as free baby items, gift
cards, prizes, and snacks. Hosted by Centerstone and KIDSNow. Fathers are
welcome but must be registered. Call 341-5400 for more information and to
register.
- February 8 at Cane Run
Neighborhood Place,3410 Lees Ln., 1 to 3 p.m.
- February 9 at Ujima
Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Ave., 1 to 3 p.m.
February 9, African American Read-In at Southwick Community
Center, 3600 Southern Ave., 6:30 p.m. Celebrate black authors through spoken
word, dance and music with a book signing by published authors. Sponsored in
part by Ujima Neighborhood Place. Call 485-6145 for more information.
February 9, 21 and
23, Energy Management Workshops: Project Warm's free workshops help
families take control of their energy usage and learn
"do-it-yourself" energy-saving tips. Free supplies will be
distributed at the end of the workshop such as clear plastic/tape for windows,
caulk to seal openings around windows and sealing foam. Sponsored by Project
Warm, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place and First Neighborhood Place.
- February
9 at Southwest Branch Library, 10375 Dixie Highway, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Call
363-1483 to register.
- February
21 at First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Road, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call
313-4700 or 313-4728 to register.
- February
23 at South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Call 485-7130 to register.
February 13 and February 16, Fifth Third Bank
Financial Empowerment Bus: The eBus provides a mobile
classroom that allows visitors to have credit reports pulled for free and
reviewed with a professional; use computers to file taxes; receive internet
banking and bill payment demonstrations, utilize the Next Jobs online program;
and many other services. Call 502-562-5584 for more information.
- February 13, NorthWest
Neighborhood Place, 4018 W. Market St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- February 16, Charmoli
Center Neighborhood Place, 200 Juneau Dr., Suite 200, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
February 14, Foster Parent Recruitment Meeting at First Neighborhood
Place, 1503 Rangeland Road, side of Thomas Jefferson Middle
School, 6 to
8 p.m. Detailed information will be provided on the
requirements and process of how to become a foster or adoptive parent. Information
such as an explanation of foster care, special needs adoption, and information
on foster parent training classes will be provided. Sponsored by Kentucky
Foster Care and the Special Needs Adoption Program. Call 595-5437 (KIDS) for
more information.
February 14, Norton Mobile Unit at South Jefferson
Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, Fairdale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The
Norton Mobile Unit will offer low/no-cost mammograms and pap smears for women
age 40 and over. Must be at least one complete year since the last mammogram,
be able to stand unassisted for at least 15 minutes, not have any current issues
or undergoing cancer treatment. Insurance will be billed and co-pay may apply-
contact your insurance carrier for eligibility. Funding is available for those
who are uninsured. Sponsored by Norton Health Care and Family Health Clinic. Call
502-899-6842 for more information or to make an appointment.
February 20 and 21, Free
Dental Screenings by Community Dental Care: 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 free dental screenings for children and adults and
schedule appointments as necessary. Kindergarten and pre-K children who receive
screenings will be provided with a certificate that will meet the school
district’s requirement for dental screenings. Call 502-366-4442 for more
information.
- February
20, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place – Fairdale site, 1000 Neighborhood
Place, 10 a.m. to noon.
- February
20, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place – Valley site, 10200 Dixie Highway, 1
p.m. to 3 p.m.
- February
21, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Feb 21 and Feb 23, Diabetes Self-Management Series
at
the Charmoli Center Neighborhood Place, 200 Juneau Drive, Suite.
200, 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Taught by the Louisville Metro
Department of Public Health and Wellness, the Diabetes Self-Management series
will be a two-part series. Whether you are recently diagnosed or have been
diabetic for years and need a refresher, this class is for you. Topics covered
will include: what is diabetes, glucose monitoring, problem solving, healthy
eating, medication management, sick day management, healthy exercise and goal
setting. Call 574-6663 or 574-6638 for more information.
February 27 – April 17, 4 Your Child – Dads Making the Difference at Bridges of Hope
Neighborhood Place, 1411
Algonquin Pkwy. “4 Your Child” is an
eight-week fatherhood program that aims to improve the quantity and quality of
fathers’ involvement by integrating responsible parenting, economic stability,
and relationship education services. Participants may be compensated for their
time up to $220 but registration is required. For more information and to
register, contact Dr. Cheri Langley at 502-709-9323 or at Cheri.Langley@louisville.edu.
Starting February 28, Diabetes Prevention Program at the Charmoli Center Neighborhood Place, 200
Juneau Drive, Suite 200, 3 to 4 p.m. This
16-week program is designed for individuals who are risk of Diabetes offering
support to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle habits. This class will help
you lose weight, learn healthier eating habits and increase physical activity.
The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Sponsored by Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and
Wellness. Call 574-6663 or 266-5571 to register.
About
Neighborhood Place
Louisville’s
Neighborhood Place -- a partnership of Louisville Metro Government (including
Community Services and Public Health and Wellness), Jefferson County Public
Schools, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Centerstone
(formerly Seven Counties Services) -- provides one-stop centers which bring
together health care, education, employment and social services at eight
locations across the community. To find a Neighborhood Place in your
neighborhood, please call Metro Call at 311.
LMPHW syringe exchange
program
The number of participants to the Louisville Metro Public
Health & Wellness syringe exchange program continues to
grow. LMPHW is making an impact at stopping the spread of diseases,
connecting people to medical and treatment services, and keeping used needles
out of Metro streets and neighborhoods. The syringe exchange sites are:
The following syringe exchange sites are run by
Volunteers of America - look for the RV:
- Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3640
River Park Drive, Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
- 1455 Bicknell Avenue (corner of
Bicknell and Taylor), Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Lake Dreamland Fire Station,
4603 Cane Run Road, Thursdays, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Don't leave your car running and unoccupied - it might be stolen and you may get a citation
 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.
First, it's against the law. It's also risky, as it makes it
easy for a thief to drive away with your vehicle. Thefts from vehicles, and
thefts of vehicles have increased, so be vigilant.
To watch the above
video, go to https://www.facebook.com/LMPD.ky/videos/10154727679137269/
 Some Louisville residents at risk of being disconnected from utility
services due to financial hardship can now apply for aid through the Low-Income
Home Energy Assistance Program – or LIHEAP.
The program provides funding directly to utility companies for qualifying
residents living at or below 130 percent of the poverty line. A family of four
must earn less than $2,600 in gross monthly income to qualify.
The Crisis Phase of LIHEAP will run through 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: call 502-991-8391, or schedule online at www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com
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Register Metro
Louisville rental properties by March 1
 Effective
March 1, 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. Registration must include 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 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.
Easy to follow "how to" registry information
(PDF file)
Set up your
Develop Louisville Account now at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/codes-regulations/rental-registry
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Mayor's SummerWorks
provides jobs and more
 If you're 16 to 21 years old, you can
get a quality job this summer through Summerworks
It's an opportunity to earn a paycheck, but even more
importantly, you'll get valuable business experience that could shape your
future education and career. You might even land a summer job that ties in with
what you are already learning in school.
We work to cultivate Louisville’s young talent by preparing and
connecting youth to summer jobs and other work-based learning opportunities.
Our vision is that
all Louisville young adults possess the skills and attributes that lead to
lifelong career success. Youth signup deadline is May 1. Go to summerworks.org/sign-up
to apply.
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Free tax preparation
for lower income residents
 Louisville
Asset Building Coalition's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, and AARP
Tax Aide programs utilize trained, IRS-certified volunteers who offer free tax
services at more than 20 free sites across the city. The free service is
available to individuals and families who earned less than $64,000 in 2016.
Appointments for VITA free tax assistance
service can be made now by calling 502-305-0005 or scheduling online
at https://louisvillekyvita.cascheduler.com. For
a complete list of VITA locations and hours of
operation, visit http://labcservices.org/ or call Metro
United Way’s 211 help referral service.
Go to this link for
information about a free service for eligible individuals interested in filing their own taxes
online.
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In
addition to the VITA sites, AARP Tax Aide's mission is to serve any person who comes through the door, with special attention to those 60 and older. For a full AARP schedule and listing,
including mobile sites, visit http://www.aarp-tax-aide-lou.org or
call 502-394-3443.
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Start Fresh! class to
help people get on the path to financial stability
 Bank On Louisville's Start Fresh! is a free workshop for people
who with negative (non-fraud) banking histories, are in ChexSystems, or are
banking for the first time.
It will help participants gain new information and tools to use
second chance or new checking accounts, think about their relationship with
money, and plan how they will make mainstream financial services work for them.
Upon completion of the workshop, participants will receive a certificate to use
to open a new account with one of Bank On Louisville's bank or credit union
partners. Upcoming workshops:
- February 9: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
at Louisville Urban League
- March 14: 10 a.m. to noon at
NIA Center
- April 11: 10 a.m. to noon at
NIA Center
To register for any of these workshops or get more information,
call Bank on Louisville at 574-5156.
Youth baseball,
softball and tee ball return to Wyandotte Park after 25 years - coaches are
needed
Give Love at Louisville Metro Animal Services
 https://louisvilleky.gov/government/animal-services/services/adopt-pet
As temperatures drop, bring your pets inside, or at least insulate their outside houses with straw and cover openings, and make sure they have plenty of non frozen water. To report a pet left outside in the cold, call LMAS dispatch at 502-363-6609.
Creative
contest for local teens
 Olmsted Parks Conservancy has an exciting opportunity
for middle and high school students to get inspired and get creative. They want to hear
about how students express themselves using the theme: “Parks: A Place to
Play”.
Middle and high school students can enter in one of three
categories:
Entries
must be relevant to the student’s expressions from one of Louisville’s Olmsted
Parks, and will be judged by prominent figures in the local writing,
photography and arts community. Deadline to enter is March 1. Winners will be announced on April 10. Prizes will be awarded
to winners in each category. Complete rules, including how to enter, along with
the entry form are available at www.olmstedparks.org.
 Alley Cat Advocates has spayed or neutered more than 35,000 stray cats in the Louisville area, reducing the number of cats that end up in our municipal shelter by more than 63 percent since 2009.
We have recently received additional grant funding from PetSmart Charities to allow us to spay or neuter more than 5,000 cats.
Working through the ACA Neighborhoods Program, cat caretakers who live in Jefferson County zip codes 40208, 40209, 40213, 40214, 40215, 40216, 40217, 40219, 40258 and 40272 are eligible for spay/neuter services for unowned community cats at no cost.
These zip codes are targeted because Louisville Metro Animal Services sees the highest intake of community cats from these areas due to cat overpopulation and breeding. PetSmart Charities has been a partner with Alley Cat Advocates since 2010.
For more information, please call 502-634-8777 or visit www.alleycatadvocates.org.
TARC seeks student
artists for "Design-A-Bus" contest
 TARC and TreesLouisville, Inc. are
partnering this year for the 18th annual Design-a-Bus contest, featuring
artwork by schoolchildren throughout Louisville and Southern Indiana.
This year’s artwork will highlight the theme “Trees
Louisville” to draw attention to the need to plant trees for a more
livable and healthy community now and for future generations.
The Design-a-Bus contest is open to all elementary and middle
school students in Jefferson, Oldham and Bullitt counties in Kentucky and Floyd
and Clark counties in Southern Indiana. Twelve winners will be chosen to have their
posters displayed on a TARC bus, and winners and their adult guests will be
invited to participate in the Republic Bank Pegasus Parade on Thursday, May 4,
celebrating their victory. Artwork becomes the property of TARC.
For more information,
and further inspiration, students are encouraged to visit https://treeslouisville.org/ or ridetarc.org. This year's entry deadline
is Friday, February 24.
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February 4 - Landscape
Management Workshop
Learn about landscape management Saturday, February 4 from 1:30
to 4:30 p.m. at Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane.
The Louisville/Jefferson County Environmental Trust is hosting a
workshop on land stewardship issues. It can be a daunting task to tackle
an invasive plant removal and landscape restoration project. This workshop will
give you the resources, knowledge and inspiration to get started.
Speakers will report on the latest research, lessons learned,
and future plans for invasive plant management, ecological restoration, healthy
tree canopy and historic landscape management. All sessions will
include discussion and practical considerations for landowners who have
questions about how to improve their own piece of the earth or those who want
to help the on-going work in public parks and preserves.
Cost of the workshop is $35 for regular attendees and $15 for
students. The cost includes a box lunch. Reservations are required by January
30. Download the registration form or call
502-574-PARK (7275) for more information.
February 7 - Chief's Walk in Old Louisville
 In an effort to enhance relationships between the police and the community, Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) Chief Steve Conrad began walking neighborhoods throughout Louisville Metro to provide opportunities for residents to connect with him one on one.
Next week's Chief’s Walk is Tuesday, February 7 and will be in Old Louisville in the 4th and Oak area. Please meet at the old Winn Dixie parking lot (1148 S. Fourth Street) at 4:00 pm.
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February 10
- Legal Aid Society Know Your Rights clinic
 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 learning 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 at
noon
- WHERE: Jefferson County Public
Law Library (514 W. Liberty Street, second 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.
February 13 & 14 -
Jefferson Memorial Forest Valentine's Day Romantic Retreat hike
 Romantic Valentine evenings await on February 13 and 14 at
Jefferson Memorial Forest. For only $35, couples will be treated to a romantic
candle-lit hike that ends with a view of Louisville’s lights from the scenic
Manor House, where couples will enjoy hot beverages, rich hors d’ouvres and
desserts, and the cozy warmth of a hearth. Reservations must be made by
Tuesday, February 7. To register, call 502-368-5404 or email forest@louisvilleky.gov.
February 22 - Thomas
Bullock history presentation, launch of Ideal Bartender School at Copper &
Kings
 Copper & Kings American Brandy Company joins the rest of the
USA in celebrating the achievements of African-Americans through American
history by illuminating the legacy of African-American and Louisville native,
the esteemed bartender Tom Bullock.
The heritage of Tom Bullock is best represented through the
100th anniversary of the publication of his seminal book of original cocktail
recipes; “The Ideal Bartender”, first published in 1917.
The distillery will weave Mr. Bullock’s legacy throughout its
activities during February and beyond.
The signature event of the month-long celebration will be at
Copper & Kings on the evening of February 22 where historian Michael Jones
will present a historical paper describing the life and legacy of Thomas
Bullock. The seminar will be accompanied by classic Tom Bullock libations and
food prepared by local chef Lawrence Weeks.
The culmination of the evening will be the launch of The Ideal
Bartender School. An initiative developed and curated by Copper & Kings with
the objective of providing a highly credentialed bartender qualification for
individuals with disadvantaged economic means.
“Tom Bullock illustrates the advantages, and economic mobility
that the craft of bartending brings to society. The course is rigorous. The
class size will be limited to a maximum of 20 people, and the selection process
will be uncompromising. We are looking for people who have great ambition, a
very high work ethic and understand the discipline and personal qualities
required to be successful in a demanding profession” says educator and Course
Director, Jennifer Desjardins.
The 14 week course will be offered free of charge to those
selected. The curriculum will encompass hands on practical skills development,
theoretical instruction and required homework and teamwork.
February 24 - Feathers
and Friends Mardi Gras Party organized by Harbour House
 Feathers & Friends is the Official Kick-Off to the 14th
Annual Ken-Ducky Derby. Enjoy dinner and dance the night away with music by the
Monarchs at the Frazier History Museum.
This event is organized by Harbour House. The mission of Harbor
House of Louisville is to empower individuals with disabilities and their
families to live fulfilled and productive lives. Harbor House supports people
with developmental or intellectual disabilities through interactive programs,
services and employment opportunities designed to promote the choices, growth
and well-being of all our participants. We believe that our participants
flourish in a supportive and inclusive community, so Harbor House provides a
wide variety of community access and engagement activities.
For details on the gala, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/feathers-and-friends-gala-tickets-30892720960?aff=es2 .
Feathers and Friends is a 21+ event, and tickets are $50 to $450.
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