Join us on Tuesday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana, 2115 Lexington Road, for our bi-monthly D9 Community Conversation. Ms. Angela Akridge, MSD’s Chief Engineer, will be our guest speaker to present the 20 Year Comprehensive Facility Plan for MSD. Please plan to join the discussion about public health and safety.
The draft of the “Critical Repair & Reinvestment Plan” and summaries are available for review and comment at any branch of the Louisville Free Public Library or MSD’s website at LouisvilleMSD.org/CriticalRepairPlan.
As with all D9 Community Conversations, discussion of any other subjects is welcome and I will be available to talk with constituents about any questions, comments or concerns. Mark your calendar - and bring along a friend or neighbor.
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The D9 office provides annual Neighborhood Development Funds (NDF) for graffiti abatement along the public rights-of-way in the 9th District. You are welcome to report any graffiti in the right-of-way directly to our office. If graffiti is on private property it is the responsibility of the property owner to remove. Click here for a graffiti removal tip sheet, provided by the Louisville Downtown Partnership.
Attached please find a Change in Ownership memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for Fork & Barrel, an NQ2 Restaurant Retail Drink, Sunday Liquor by the Drink, 2 a.m. Extended Drink Hours, and Transitional License(s) being applied for, located at 2244 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY. 40206. This is the location formerly occupied by Basa. More about the new venture, Fork & Barrel, is here: http://eatdrinktalk.net/heyde-takes-over-basa-space-to-open-fork-barrel-in-march/ . The ad ran in The Courier Journal Friday, February 17, 2017.
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Attached please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for an NQ2 Restaurant Retail Drink license being applied for, located at 2319 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY. 40206, for a buisness under the name of Chik'n & Mi. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Friday, February 24, 2017.
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Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of either license by writing the Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1003 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601-8400, within 30 days of the date of these legal publication.
My office is partnering with the Louisville Asset Building Coalition (LABC) to provide FREE tax preparation services again in 2017. The service is FREE if you earned $55,000 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) or less in 2016 or if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Call the office today to see if you qualify and make your appointment! Appointments are available on Fridays (March 24, and April 7, 14) between 9:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Please call the office at 574-3908 to make an appointment.
Do you instead file your own taxes? Through the LABC website there are two options to self-file online. The “Turbo Tax Freedom Edition” is available if you have $31,000 or less in income. The software has a well-designed interview process that guides you through the process of making decisions about your filing status, inputting your income and making decisions about deductions and tax credits for which you may qualify. The other option is “My Free Taxes”, which is available if you make $62,000 or less. This program is developed by H&R Block and uses an interview process. Please visit, http://labcservices.org/index.php/free-tax-filing-at-labc-services, for more information.
AARP also offers free tax services at Clifton Christian Church, 131 Vernon Avenue, in D9 on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. More information is available here or by calling 394-3433.
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The deadline to register your rental property has been extended to April 3, 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. Registration must include the rental unit street address along with current contact information of the owner and managing operator.
Registration requires an account with Develop Louisville. 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.
My office is happy to assist District 9 residents that are experiencing issues with the registration process. Please contact my Legislative Assistant, Kyle Ethridge, by phone 574-3908 or email after Monday, March 6.
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If your child turns 5 on or before August 1, 2017, it’s time for Kindergarten Countdown. Pick up a Kindergarten Countdown t-shirt at any Louisville Free Public Library Branch and wear your t-shirt to participate in many free events. Below are a few of the upcoming events. To see any 2017 events please visit www.lfpl.org to see Countdown calendar.
- March 16 from 5 – 7 PM at Kentucky Science Center, 727 W. Main Street. Free playdate for children 4 and under with an adult caregiver. Preschoolers are free to investigate, build, experience and share.
- March 16 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM at Iroquois Library, 601 W. Woodlawn Avenue, a free family Storytime focusing on kindergarten readiness skills.
- March 25 from 10 AM – 3 PM at Louisville Water Tower Park, 3005 River Road. Learn more about the importance of water to everyone. Free WaterWorks Museum and guided walking tour for kindergartener and chaperone.
- April 1 from 10 AM – 5 PM at Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd Street. Explore museum with self-guided scavenger hunt. Free to rising Kindergartner and one adult chaperone.
Louisville Metro Solid Waste and Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore now accept partial cans of latex paint for recycling. The collected paint will be re-blended for sale in Habitat ReStore locations in Louisville. The program is made possible by a grant from the Kentucky Pride Fund.
Latex paint maybe dropped off during business hours at the following locations:
Staffed Recycling Centers
Tuesday - Saturday 10AM to 5PM
- 595 Hubbards Lane
- 7219 Dixie Highway
- 7201 Outer Loop
Habitat For Humanity ReStore
Check for hours
- 2777 S Floyd St
- 4044 Taylorsville Rd
- 1631 Rowan St
This program is for latex paint only. Oil based paints, thinners and solvents should be taken to: HAZ BIN at 7501 Grade Lane
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National Catholic Sisters week is March 8-14. A grant is funding MEMORY MAKERS, a multigenerational collaborative project between preschool children and Ursuline Sisters that are retired. The sisters and youngsters from Sacred Heart Preschool have been meeting to continue work on their art and song projects. They will share their art and music on March 14 with parents. Meantime, the Ursuline Sisters are busy in a myriad of social justice endeavors, from helping immigrants to feeding the hungry to daily work at St. Mary’s for adults with special needs.
Below are some Ninth District calendar events! To view a full listing of events please visit the District 9 Blog at http://district9news.wordpress.com/. If you would like to submit events to be considered for the blog calendar please email Kyle Ethridge or call 574-1109.
Friday, March 3 - Sunday, March 5: Most of the 9th District Urban Services District (USD) will have junk collection set-out on a select weekend in March, depending on your address. You may begin setting out your junk Friday afternoon prior to your junk pick-up week and must have it all out by Monday at 6:00 AM. For your specific junk set-out weekend please visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council-district-9 and scroll to the bottom of the page to “MyLouisville” and enter your address, or call the office at 574-1109. For collection guidelines please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/services/junk-and-bulk-trash-disposal. You may now sign up for junk set out reminders by email and text under “MyLouisville”.
Saturday, March 4: Bingham Park volunteer opportunity from 10:00 a.m. - Noon. Bingham Park is located on Coral Avenue off Frankfort Avenue. Cleanups are scheduled the 1st Saturday of every month. Please note these dates are subject to cancellation due to weather. For more information and to register, please call Sarah Wolff at 456-8125 or visit www.olmstedparks.org/events
Saturday, March 4: Free computer tune-up and repair at St. Matthews Library, 3940 Grandview Avenue, from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Bring your computer and all cables, charges, etc. Questions, please contact Rae Taylor at taylor_rae@hotmail.com.
Saturday, March 4: St. John Center for Homeless Men to host Raisin' the Rent event from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. at the Mellwood Arts Center, 1860 Mellwood Avenue, Van Gogh Room. Tickets are $30 each and may be purchased at bidpal.net/rtr. Early online auction bidding begins online February 29. Free shuttle rides provided from the parking lot to the Van Gogh room. For more information, please visit StJohnCenter.org.
Saturday, March 4: The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Louisville presents "THE MIKADO" Sing-a-long at 7:00 PM at Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, 4936 Brownsboro Road. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2807981. For more information, contact Jeanne-Marie Rogers at (502) 439-6007 or gsslou@gmail.com.
Monday, March 6: St. Matthews Library, 3940 Grandview Avenue, to host Microsoft Word 1 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. This class is an introduction to Microsoft Word, a program used to create documents such as papers, letters, reports, resumes, and more. Topics include how to get started, edit, format, and save your work. Questions, please contact the branch at 574-1771.
Tuesday, March 7: St. Matthews Library, 3940 Grandview Avenue, to host Microsoft Word 2 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. This class builds upon skills covered in Microsoft Word 1. Topics include proofreading and revising, inserting images and tables, and formatting your page. Questions, please contact the branch at 574-1771.
Tuesday, March 7: St. Matthews Library, 3940 Grandview Avenue, to host a non-fiction book discussion group on The Wright Brothers by David McCullough from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Questions, please contact the branch at 574-1771.
Tuesday, March 7: Butchertown Neighborhood Association Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
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