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Your District 21 Team:
Metro Councilman
Dan Johnson
601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-1121
Click Here to contact by email
Legislative Assistant
Bryan Mathews
(502) 574-3090
Click Here to contact by email
Administrative Clerk
Barbara Nichols
(502) 574-3090
Click Here to contact by email
LMPD Crime Map Tool
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Use LMPD's Crime Mapping Tool
by clicking HERE.
Subscribe to Crime Alerts by clicking HERE.
911 Emergency Number
All Divisions
Non-emergency Numbers
- 574-2111 3rd & 6th Divisions
- 574-7111 4th Division
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SPREAD the WORD !
- Are you trying to spread the word about an event in your neighborhood or for your organization?
- We welcome submissions for our weekly newsletter!
- Items to be announced on Metro TV throughout the month need to be in our office by the 4th Monday of the month preceeding the event.
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Please submit items for consideration to barbara.nichols@louisvilleky.gov
- Editorial and space restrictions may apply
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 To monitor the implementation of the Noise Compatibility Program, the Louisville Regional Airport Authority (LRAA) convened a Community Noise Forum (CNF) that includes designated representatives from all airport stakeholders, including:
The LRAA’s Board of Directors, LRAA Management, Louisville Air Traffic Control staff, Louisville Airport Affairs Committee, Kentucky Air National Guard, United Parcel Service, General Aviation community at SDF, University of Louisville, Louisville Metro Government, Airport Neighbors’ Alliance (ANA), Southern Indiana and community representatives from each quadrant bounding the airport.
Meetings are open to the public, and are normally held the fourth Monday of every other month at 6 p.m. at the LRAA’s Administration Building, 700 Administration Drive, just east of the passenger (departing flights) terminal.
The next meeting is scheduled for
Monday, March 27, 2017 at 6:00 pm
If you have questions, would like more information or confirm a meeting date, please contact the Airport Authority’s Noise Officer Bob Slattery at (502) 363-8516 or email bob.slattery@flylouisville.com
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 The cleanup will take place:
- Saturday, April 15th
- Cleanup times of 8:00am – 12:00pm.
- (If the date we have set doesn't work for your group, that's OK, we will support any cleanup that takes place in the weeks surrounding April 15th.)
- Call the District 21 office if you would like to form a group or join a project already planned.
Supply pick up will be held on Sunday, April 9th at the Iroquois Park Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Rd, 40214 from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm.
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Below are paving projects
scheduled for the week of March 27, 2017. The schedule is subject to change due
to weather and operational factors.
- Southern Parkway Frontage Roads from
Southern Heights to New Cut Road
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The Louisville Metro Office of Sustainability is pleased to
announce the launch of its Cool Roof Rebate Program, providing rebates to
property owners of $1 per square foot of cool roof installed, with a goal of
incentivizing at least 100,000 square feet of cool roofs. Buildings located in
Metro Council Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 14 and 15 are identified as high
heat island areas based on the Urban Heat Management Study (2016), and will
receive at least 60% of the available funding. Applications will be accepted
beginning on March 20, 2017 and the program will continue until funds are
depleted.
To apply for rebates from the Office of Sustainability’s Cool Roof
Rebate Program, applicants should complete the online application or email a completed
application along with a completed W-9 to sustainability@louisvilleky.gov.
The Office of Sustainability’s cool roof incentive funds are available on a first-come
first-served basis. Applications may be submitted before the project is
completed, but funds will not be dispersed until project completion.
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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. Failure to register is subject to a fine up to $100 per day per
housing unit.
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. 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.
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Metro Public Works (MPW) Roads and Operations Division works
year round patching potholes whenever they are reported. MPW encourages anyone
who spots a pothole in Louisville to report it to MetroCall as quickly as
possible. There are several ways to do it:
Whichever method you choose, make sure to be as specific with location
information as you can. Don't assume someone else has reported it.
Come Join Us
Omni Hotel Louisville, Brasfield & Gorrie, and TKT &
Associates, Inc., invites job seekers interested in construction to attend our
local job fair for the Omni Louisville Hotel Project.
When
Thursday, March 30th 9:00am –
11:00am
**Registration begins at 8:30am**
Kentucky Career Center, Room 111 - located at 600 West Cedar
Street
What the Event Includes
1. Presentation of the overall
project
2. Progress to date and labor areas
of need
3. Networking with the Brasfield
& Gorrie project team, prime contractors, diverse subcontractors/suppliers
and community resource partners
Please click on the link to RSVP. RSVP Deadline:
Monday, March 27th.
RSVP: Click Here OR
Email: info@tktandassociates.com
Please include Name and
Email address in RSVP email
The South Louisville Business Association $500.00 scholarship to
high school seniors that are pursuing a college degree next year.
Available on our website: http://www.slba-lou.org under our
Community tab.
High school seniors who either attend school within our business
area or live in our business area but may attend a different school are
eligible. Applications must be turned in by March 31, 2017.
Contact Kelly
Cooper, Administrative Assistant
kcooper@keyesarchitects.com for
information.
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Louisville
Metro Parks has been selected to receive funding through the Mayor's
SummerWorks program, administered by YouthBuild Louisville. This
particular support will fund spring training and summer employment for
approximately 10 college-track young adults ages 18 to 21 who reside in urban
Louisville neighborhoods that are the focal point of the CCCN initiative.
Those trained
participants will then be offered summer employment to conduct
out-of-school time programs serving children through selected neighborhood
youth service providers and community centers.
If you or someone you know would be interested in applying for this
position, the listing will soon be posted to www.summerworks.org. The specific listing will
be posted by March 1st, but likely sooner.
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Events
Calendar
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Week
of March 20 -27 V.I.T.A. Tax Preparation Sites Americana
Community Center, 4801 Southside Dr. and
Wesley House
Community Services, 5114 Preston Highway.
Appointments required
- Call (502) 305-0005 to schedule
Friday March 24th 10:00 am – 2:00pm AARP Tax Preparation Site Special
attention to taxpayers 60 and older.
Iroquois
Library 601 W. Woodlawn Ave. Call
502-394-3443 for schedule..
Friday March 24th 5:00pm –
8:30pm Fenley Cemetery Kentucky Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony
will be held at 7515 Third Street
Road. Public Welcomed. Reception follows at the Little Loomhouse, 328 Kenwood Hill
Road
Saturday March 25th 5:00 -7:00 pm Julius
Caesar Performed as part of the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in the Parks
Tour! Free and open
to the Public I.B.E.W. Local 369 Hall 4315
Preston Hwy #102.
Monday March 27th 6:00pm – 7:00pm Regional Airport Authority Community
Noise Forum (CNF) Meetings are open to the public, and are normally held the
fourth Monday of every other month at 6 p.m. at the LRAA’s Administration Building,
700 Administration Drive, just east of the passenger (departing flights)
terminal.
Tuesday
March 28th 5:00
– 7:00 pm Community
Table Free Dinner Open to the Public. Lynn Hurst United Church of Christ 4401 Taylor Blvd.
 Tuesday,
March 28: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Robley Rex VA Medical
Center, will host a town hall meeting for Veterans and their families to
improve communication with, and hear directly from Veterans about their VA
healthcare and benefits.
Medical Center Director, Martin Traxler and Louisville Regional
Benefit Office Director, David Davis will be in attendance to address questions
and provide information relating to VA healthcare, benefits and claims.
Resource tables and staff members will also be available to provide valuable
information on a variety of VA programs and services. Veterans can apply
for VA healthcare or check on the status of a VA claim “on-the-spot”.
Free flu shots will be available for Veterans, as well.
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WHAT:Town Hall Meeting for Veterans and Their Families
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WHEN:Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
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WHERE:Robley Rex VA Medical Center 800 Zorn Avenue Room
E005 - West Entrance Louisville, KY 40206
For more
information on the services provided by the Robley Rex VA Medical Center,
visit: www.louisville.va.gov
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FREE Tax Preparation Sites
AARP Site with special attention to those taxpayers
60 and older, located at
- Iroquois Branch Library, 601 W Woodlawn Ave.
- Call 502-394-3443 for schedule.
V.I.T.A. Sites located at
- Americana Community
Center, 4801 Southside Dr.
- Wesley House Community Services, 5114
Preston Highway
- Appointments are
recommended - Call (502) 305-0005.
LIHEAP,
the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, is administered by Louisville
Metro Department of Community Services. The Crisis Phase of LIHEAP runs until March 31,
or until available funds have been expended.
Residents wishing to apply must make an appointment in advance
utilizing the new, automated appointment system.
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Scheduling an appointment by phone:
Call 502-991-8391
LIHEAP applications will be completed at the time of the appointment at:
- South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 40215
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Southwest Government Center/Dixie Highway location. 7219 Dixie Highway, 40258
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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 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.
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March 28, Diabetes
Awareness Day
In order to raise
awareness of diabetes and to connect persons at risk to health services,
several Neighborhood Places are hosting screening events. Nurses from
local hospitals will be on site to conduct blood glucose screening for
diabetes. Nurses will work with participants to connect them with
identified health care and educational services and programs. Sponsored
by Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness.
- March 28, South Jefferson
Neighborhood Place – Fairdale site, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 9 a.m. – 2 p.
m.
- March 28, South Central
Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
New and
like-new shoes for students are being collected as part of the Mayor's Week of
Service. Donations of shoes can be accepted at the Clothing Assistance Program,
located inside the Central High School Football Stadium at 319 South 15th
Street, or at any Neighborhood Place (call MetroCall at 311 or 574-5000 to
locate the one nearest you).
We need new or like-new shoes for boys and girls in kindergarten
through grade twelve, with an emphasis on sneakers and athletic shoes.
Read more details.
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Women’s History
Month Exhibit
Exhibit runs March 4th through March
31st Women Artists Exhibit In recognition of Women’s History Month, artists Gwendolyn Kelly,
Mary Yates, Carrie Ann Foster, Caitlin Kannapell and
Rebecca Baldwin share their visions celebrating women. Visitors are
invited to draw a picture or share about a woman who inspired them in
their life on an interactive wall in the gallery. Exhibit is free and
open to the public during regular hours of operation at the Little Loomhouse
328 Kenwood Hill Rd. Call 502-367-4792 for hours.
Friday March 24th 5:00pm – 8:30pm Fenley Cemetery Kentucky Historical Marker Dedication
Ceremony will be held at 7515 Third Street Road. Public Welcomed. Reception follows at the Little Loomhouse, 328 Kenwood Hill Road
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 Spring Break Week April 3 - 7
Weaving in Nature Camp
for Ages 6-13 years
Set in the beauty of our historic cabins on Kenwood Hill, campers will learn how to design and weave their own tapestries based on natural observation, create floral needle felt pieces, learn about natural dyeing and weave on Little Looms!
Bring a sack lunch and drink each day, snacks will be provided. You must pre-register for this Camp! Call 502-367-4792 to register.
Dates:
- April 3rd - April 7th
- Monday – Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Prices:
- Full Day for Full Week: $200, all supplies included
- Half Day for Full Week: $125, all supplies included
- One Day: $45, all supplies included
- One Half Day: $25, all supplies included
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 March - Women’s History Month Exhibit will be on display throughout the month of March
“Mothers & Daughters Photo Exhibit,” a Photo Ethnography by Mari Mujica In recognition of Women’s History Month, exhibit open during regular hours of operation at the Iroquois Library 601 W. Woodlawn Ave.
Friday March 24th 10:00 am – 2:00pm AARP Tax Preparation Site Special attention to taxpayers 60 and older. Iroquois Library 601 W. Woodlawn Ave. Call 502-394-3443 for schedule..
Tuesday, March 28th 6:30 pm Beginning Spanish Let us start you on your journey to learning Espanol. Each class will be an introduction to the Spanish language. This class is best for high school ages and adults. Call 574-1720 to register.
Thursday March 30th 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Lounge Board games, art cart, and snacks. Middle and high school students
Friday March 31st 10:00 am – 2:00pm AARP Tax Preparation Site Special attention to taxpayers 60 and older.
Iroquois Library 601 W. Woodlawn Ave. Call 502-394-3443 for schedule.
Saturday April 1st 10:15 AM STEM Saturday Explore science, technology, engineering and math with hands-on activities and crafts. Call 574-1720 to register
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 Be a part of the Mayor's Week of Service by volunteering
with the Friends of the Louisville Free Public Library!
On April 25th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm we will sort and box books donated to
the library in the Centennial Room of the Main Library located at 301 York
Street. These books will be sent to the various Library Branch Friends groups
for upcoming book sales. This helps each branch earn funds to support
activities and events at the Libraries. For more information and to sign
up click here.
We would also like to ask anyone that has new or gently used books (especially
children's books) to please donate them to the Main Library. You can take them
to the check-out desk and ask for a TAX DONATION form if you would like
one.
If you need additional information please contact Dawn Cobb at dawncobb2010@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support of this event and the Library!
Pam Greenwell President, Council of Friends
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Metro
Parks and Recreation is encouraging the public to start the golf season at one
of Louisville’s nine municipal golf courses with a significant discount during
March. Through the “Swing Into Spring” promotion, golfers can use the discount
once at each course during March.
A link to the discount coupon can be found here. Those who have
signed up for Metro Parks’ e-news service can also check their e-mail inbox for
information on how to obtain the coupon.
The promotion can only be used after 12 p.m., Mondays through
Fridays from March 1 through March 31. The discount includes greens fees for 18
holes plus the use of a cart for each player, 18 and older. Discount is
good for a one time use at each of the nine courses.
The discounts for each course are as follows:
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$15:
Cherokee, Bobby Nichols
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$16:
Crescent Hill, Iroquois, Long Run, Shawnee, Sun Valley
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$17: Seneca, Charlie Vettiner
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We are excited to announce that Tony Dingman will lead a new 8 week Theater Program at the Beechmont Community Center beginning in April 17. The program is for boys & girls ages 8 – 13. The flyer below provides details. Check it out! The center is located at 205 Wellington Avenue in the historic Beechmont Neighborhood.
 Beechmont Festival of Flowers
- Saturday,
May 13
- 9 AM - 3 PM
- Southern Parkway & Woodlawn Ave. at the Gazebo
- Live Music
- Free Admission.
Our annual
Festival of Flowers - Plants, Hanging Baskets, Herbs, Crafts, Pottery,
Ironware, many Vendors, the Jefferson County Master Gardeners Tip Table, the
Beechmont Garden Club and much more. Sponsored by the Beechmont Neighborhood Association
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Alley Cat Advocates can help get outdoor cats fixed and vaccinated at NO COST TO YOU!
Cat Caretakers living in the following 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, They
will be vaccinated, spayed/neutered, treated for flea and ear-mite
medicine, given a great vet visit, ear-tipped (the universal symbol of a
neutered cat) and returned.
When there are no more kittens; the number of cats gradually goes
down and annoying behaviors such as yowling, fighting, spraying stop.
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Are you trying to spread the word about an event in your neighborhood?
We welcome submissions for our weekly newsletter!
Please submit any items for consideration to be included in our weekly newsletter to barbara.nichols@louisvilleky.gov Editorial and space restrictions may apply.
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