Councilman Mulvihill at opening of new Our Lady of Peace Adult Outpatient Center for therapy
 Councilman Mulvihill spoke at the event as Leslie Smart, vice-president for development at KentuckyOne Health, looked on at left. Our Lady of Peace is part of KentuckyOne Health.
Councilman Mulvihill spoke Wednesday at the unveiling of the new off-site Our Lady of Peace Adult Outpatient Center for therapy. The move will help expand therapy services.
The Adult Outpatient Center offers treatment to those 18 years or older for serious and persistent mental illness, substance abuse disorders, psychiatric disorders and co-occurring disorders. The program will now be located at 4414 Churchman Avenue. The 15,000-square-foot building has 15 group rooms for therapy clinics and 12 office space/rooms. It is adjacent to Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital.
The new location was needed to expand other therapy services for children and adolescents at the main Our Lady of Peace location on Newburg Road. Inpatient services will continue to be available at the main location.
 Gathered for the unveiling were the Most Reverend Joseph
E. Kurtz, Archbishop of Louisville, Representative Jim
Wayne, Kentucky House of Representatives, Pat Mulvihill,
Louisville Metro Councilman, and Senator Morgan
McGarvey, Kentucky Senate.
Councilman Mulvihill met with the Midland Terrace Block Watch Thursday
 Jerry Tucker, LMPD Officer Richard McElroy and Councilman Mulvihill spoke with members of the Midland Terrace Block Watch group Thursday.
Councilman Mulvihill, State Rep. Jim Wayne met with residents about proposed traffic calming measures on Goss Avenue
Councilman Mulvihill and State Rep. Jim Wayne joined residents and neighborhood leaders in the Germantown and Schnitzelburg areas to view proposed traffic calming measures along Goss Avenue.
The meeting was in response to complaints about speeding, parking, and safety issues.
The proposal is the product of a series of meetings held by Councilman Mulvihill and Rep. Wayne, citizens, and officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Louisville Metro Department of Public Works.
Rebeccah Hollenbach, Daniel Sanders and Councilman Mulvihill reviewed Kentucky Transportation Cabinet documents at the meeting.
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Pat Johnson, engineering supervisor with Public Works, Sherie Long, landscape architect with Develop Louisville, and Jeff Brown, assistant director, and Seth Grothaus, engineer with Public Works, joined the meeting.
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Thanks to all the District 10 groups volunteering for Project Brightside tomorrow!
The Audubon Park Garden Club, Petersburg Community Development, Inc., Holy Family Church, City of Watterson Park, Colonial Hill-Kensington Neighborhood Association, Germantown Families clean up! and Saint Agnes Student Council are some of the groups that will be beautifying District 10 tomorrow. Please lend a hand!
April 21 - Give a
Day to help the Nightingale Lane cleanup and block party
 The
Housing Partnership, Inc. (HPI), partnering with Councilman Pat Mulvihill's
office, will be holding a Project Beautification event on April 21 from 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. as a part of the Mayor's Give A Day Week of Service and Project Brightside.
This year's event
will consist of beautifying the Nightingale Apartment Community, located at
1409 Nightingale Road and is open to community residents seeking a worthwhile
volunteer opportunity.
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 This is an indoor and outdoor event (rain or shine) in which
volunteers will be making improvements by enhancing landscaping and improving
building communal areas. We're looking for volunteers, donations and additional
supplies in order for this to be another successful event in the record
books!
Additional event supplies that are needed:
* Mulch
* Garden tools (clippers/shears, rakes, shovels)
* Wheelbarrows
* Brooms
Gloves, trash bags, a limited supply of garden tools, water, hand sanitizer,
and access to restroom facilities will be provided, as will morning beverages
and lunch.
If you are interested in volunteering at this event or would
like to make a donation, please contact the event's Volunteer Coordinator,
Laura Bettencourt, at 502-814-2721 or by email at lbettencourt@wearehpi.org .
On behalf of our Nightingale residents and all of us here at HPI, we thank you
for your anticipated support and look forward to seeing you at the 2017 Project
Beautification Event!
For more information on the Mayor's Give a Day, go to http://www.mygiveaday.com/
Camp Taylor
area/Poplar Level and Trevilian Way MSD sanitary sewer replacement project
updates
MSD posts weekly street closure maps at the following link:
http://louisvillemsd.org/camp-taylor-sewer-replacement-project
  
Eastern Parkway water
main replacement
Phase one of Louisville Water’s historic water main improvement project is nearing the end. The 48-inch main has been restored from Eastern Parkway and Beargrass Creek near the Medical Arts Building, to Cherokee Parkway and Grinstead Drive. The only section still closed is Cherokee Parkway, and that is expected to remain closed until tiomorrow while crews work to put the main back into service. This work involves filling the main, disinfecting and sampling the water to make sure it is safe.
The final step of this phase is restoration, which includes sidewalk and curb repair, grading and seeding of yards, and paving. The paving is from curb to curb of sections along Eastern Parkway, Willow Avenue and Cherokee Parkway where we've worked. This restoration work is expected to be complete in June.
For more information on the project, go to http://louisvillewater.com/project-highlights/eastern-pkwy-project
Bridge replacement underway on Eastern Parkway
Eastern Parkway has been reduced to one lane in each direction
between Poplar Level Road and Royal Avenue (mile markers 5.5 to 5.9). Traffic will be shifted to the westbound lanes so crews
can begin demolition of the old bridge on the existing eastbound lanes of
Eastern Parkway.
One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction
utilizing the existing westbound lanes. Short intermittent closures may occur between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement
weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Visit goky.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and
travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can also get
traffic information for the District 5 counties at facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5 and twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5 .
Residents - please
provide input to the MSD Critical Repair and Reinvestment Plan
 From MSD:
Flooded roadways, destroyed homes and raw sewage overflows are
reminders that our city’s ability to thrive depends on the most basic public
health and safety protection systems – wastewater, stormwater and flood
protection. MSD has completed an extensive analysis of these systems, and input
is needed from the community to determine how soon the critical
projects should be completed.
While Louisville can no longer avoid renewing and restoring its
vital systems, the difficult truth is the solutions come with a price tag of
$4.3 billion over the next 20 years. This includes almost $500 million to
finish the remaining Consent Decree projects to meet the federal order to
reduce sewer overflows. Recognizing the magnitude of the impact on
ratepayers and the community, MSD is embarking on a wide-reaching community
conversation.
Dialogue is underway through presentations with community
groups, business leaders, neighborhood associations, and faith-based
organizations - including the District 10 Advisory Board.
A variety of public-friendly resources are also available to
convey the complex message of necessary investments, to help citizens arrive at
informed opinions, and to encourage input on the timing of these
investments.
A dedicated website can be found at http://www.louisvillemsd.org/CriticalRepairPlan that
includes:
- A video message offering an
overview of the challenge and the opportunity to engage
- Brief summaries of the six
categories of risk to public health and safety including local pictures of
real consequences
- Links to the full Critical
Repair & Reinvestment Plan for review (hard copies of Volume 1 have
also been distributed to every public library in the county through March
1)
- A comment form to provide
direct input on the Plan (http://louisvillemsd.org/community-input-form)
Louisville
can no longer avoid investing in public health and safety systems, and
informing the public on the risks and solutions is critical. The MSD team is
committed to continued community engagement and encourages input.
Reminders for District
10 drivers
- Please don't park too close to intersections - our office has received several complaints from drivers who can't see if it's safe to turn onto cross streets.
- Report potholes: Call 311
or 574-5000, email metro.call@louisvilleky.gov, live chat at
www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall, tweet
@LouMetro311, or include #502pothole in any tweet.
- Sign up for the street sweeping
alerts system. Residents can subscribe to the alerts by going
to www.louisvilleky.gov, entering their
address in the MyLouisville box at the bottom of the page, and following
the brief instructions for choosing text or email alerts.
- Don't park in the former Kmart
parking lot on Poplar Level Road. It is now a tow-away zone.
District 10 community
group events
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Germantown Baseball 65th Annual Opening Day Parade and Ceremony
The parade will start at the corner of Hoertz & Goss Avenue at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 15.The route takes Texas to Burnett to Thruston.
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 For details, visit Germantown Baseball's Facebook page.
 The Schnitzelburg Community Farmers' Market is having a grand opening April 15 beginning with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. The market will be open until 1, in the parking lot of The Cure Lounge at the corner of South Shelby Street and East Burnett.
There
will be other activities such as face painting, door prizes, breakfast and
lunch options, and special guests the Kentucky State University Ambassagoats!
The SCFM is a 501c3 Non-Profit Corporation
and is the first community owned farmers market in Kentucky.
The SCFM will provide food access serving
Schnitzelburg and the surrounding neighborhoods, including German-Paristown,
Shelby Park, Smoketown, St. Joseph, Parkway Village, Meriwether, Old
Louisville, and George Rogers Clark bringing these communities together to
support fresh local food and our local economy.
Want to contribute? Donate at Barnraiser. Click here to read more.
For more on the plans and farmers, visit www.schnitzelburgcommunityfarmersmarket.com/
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 Holy
Family Fish Fry - Calling all fish lovers! Come out to Holy Family
this Friday and every Friday of Lent to enjoy our famous fried fish dinner! It
comes with two delicious sides for a reasonable price. If you are feeling
adventurous, try our spicy baked fish prepared by our very own Fr. George! You
cannot get this anywhere else. Play our cake booth for a chance to win a
homemade goody from one of our fabulous parish bakers. Hope to see you at Holy
Family this week from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Don't have time to come in? No
problem! We have a drive thru! Stop by and see what the buzz is all about!
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Presbyterian
Disaster Relief Project
 Help provide and pack 1,000 hygiene kits for victims of hurricanes and tornadoes.
Collect supplies -- hand towels, wash cloths, nail clippers, wide tooth combs, tooth brushes, band aids, and bath size bar soap.
Drop off supplies on Monday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Strathmoor Presbyterian Church, corner of Bardstown Road and Hawthorne Avenue.
Assemble hygiene kits on Saturday, April 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Strathmoor. The church phone number is 451-5185.
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Jim
King MUSCL Senior Wellness Center at Schnitzelburg
The Jim King MUSCL Senior Wellness Center is in need of a commercial grade treadmill. If you can help, please contact Tip, Karen, or Rachael at the MUSCL Senior Center office at 502-634-3221.
- Regular activities include aerobics, directed exercise, chair volleyball, Pinochle, bingo, crochet, and watercolor painting.
- For the full calendar of
events, visit www.facebook.com/musclseniorcenter/
- Did you know? The Center
has gym equipment, a sewing room, and library.
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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.
April 15
- Shakespeare in Emerson Park
South East Associated
Ministries (SEAM) volunteer opportunities and events
 SEAM's mission is to provide effective means of stability to individuals and families in the 40218 and 40220 zip codes through emergency food and financial assistance.
Shred Day volunteers- if you are interested in volunteering for two hours on a
Saturday during Shred Day, please call Glenda at 502-499-2059 or email at glenda.hatfield@twc.com by May 12.
Shred day is May 20 at John Paul II,
Hikes Lane Parish, between 9 and 11 a.m. A mobile unit will be set up in the
parking lot for folks to have their clean paper documents shredded. There is no
cost and donations of food, personal care items, and nonperishable food items
are greatly appreciated.
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Louisville Nature
Center events
- Bird Walks, April 15 and May 20, 10 to 11 a.m.
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Rare Species of Kentucky, April 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m., led by urban ecologist, Dr. Victoria Prescott:
Events may require registration and a fee. Please check louisvillenaturecenter.org for
details.
Summer Break Camps
The Louisville Nature Center offers summer camps for kids ages 6
to 12, and include topics from drawing animals to a Harry Potter-themed
"Magical Nature" camp. Other cool camps include "Trackem and
Smackem," which includes tracking wildlife in the morning and tennis at
the Louisville Tennis Center in the afternoon, and one called "Yucky
Nature."
April 22 - Louisville
Nature Center Free Trees!
Presented by the Jefferson County Master Gardeners, the Earth
Day tree give-away will be Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until
the trees are gone at the Louisville Nature Center.
Master gardeners will distribute 1,100 bare root trees and will
be available to provide information about the trees and help select the right
tree for the right location.
Varieties of trees available include roughleaf dogwood, gray dogwood,
white dogwood, Kentucky coffee tree, redbud, river birch, pawpaw, loblolly
pine, blue spruce, red maple and sugar maple.
Limit of three trees per family - come early for the best
selection. Questions? Contact jcgmaevents@gmail.com
April 30 -
Gardenaganza at the LNC
Cyril Allgeier Community
Center events
Louisville Zoo Events
New babies at the Zoo: two female maned wolf pups!
Eggstravaganza, April 15. Meet and greet the Easter Bunny, enjoy games and egg hunts for children 11 and under.
ZooPoopyDoo Compost and Mulch Sale,
April 15, 22, 29. Get your garden ready for spring with the Zoo's
unique, high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost and hardwood bark mulch.
ZooCycle Sundays, April 16, 23. Help
wild gorillas and clean your clutter - bring an old cell phone to recycle and
receive a voucher for $2 off your next visit to the Zoo or $2 off a ride if you
are a Zoo member.
Funday Mondays, April 17, 24. Enjoy
reduced admission prices, special zoo keeper talks and LG&E and KU's Mini
City display plus appearances by Louie the Lightning Bug.
Backyard Action Hero Day, April 22. Pick up the
latest BAH guidebook, learn about city ecosystems and what you can do to keep
your local ecosystem balanced and healthy.
Save the Frog Day, April 29. Learn about
amphibians and simple things you can do at home to save the frogs. Froggy
from the Froggy book series will hop by for a meet and greet.
For more information, go to https://louisvillezoo.org/
Earth Day showings of
Beargrass: The Creek in our Backyard
 Around Earth Day, Beargrass: The Creek in Our Backyard is
going to be featured several times. Viewing opportunities include:
1) On KET - Seven showings between Earth Day, April 22, and
April 28.
2) With Appalshop on April 17 in Frankfort at the Grand Theater.
The documentary will be aired along with the premiere of Kentucky River
Movie.
3) The Earth Day event at Apocalypse Brew
Works: Beargrass Brew: Make an Earth Day Toast to a Clean and Healthy
Beargrass Creek, April 21, 6 to 10 p.m. This event is a fund raiser to support
the Salt River Watershed Watch.
The Master Brewers of Apocalypse Brew Works are creating a beer
using filtered water directly from Beargrass Creek. The beer featuring locally
grown hops will be the first beer in over 100 years that was brewed using water
from Beargrass Creek. The Beargrass Brew will only be available Earth Day
weekend.
Informational booths
will be set up, maps of Beargrass Creek will be displayed, just come and talk
about your dreams for Beargrass Creek and our other urban streams. You can
learn more about the Salt River Watershed Watch program, upcoming volunteer
training sessions and how you can personally participate in ensuring that our
streams are clean and healthy.
Metro Parks and
Recreation athletic league spring registrations are underway
 Louisville Metro Parks & Recreation is accepting team
registrations for spring athletic leagues – softball, kickball, flag football
and basketball. Games begin the week of May 14. Participants must be 18 or
older. Registration deadline is April 28, or until leagues are filled.
Spring league sports include:
Softball: men’s, women’s and co-ed
leagues. Games are played Sunday through Friday at Camp Taylor, Highview and
Seneca parks. The fee is $375-$425 per team.
Kickball: co-ed leagues. Games are
played Sunday through Friday at Camp Taylor and Seneca parks. The fee per team
is $375.
Flag football: men’s leagues are
Thursday evenings at Seneca Park. The fee per team is $400.
Basketball: men’s leagues are played
on Sunday afternoons evenings at Cyril Allgeier Community Center. The fee per
team is $450.
To pre-register for an Athletic League, participants can use
this online form: Adult Leagues Pre-Registration. Payment can be
made over the phone with credit card (Mastercard/Visa), or in person, by cash,
check or credit card, at the Athletics Office located at the Metro Parks and
Recreation Athletic Office at the Cyril Allgeier Community Center, 4101
Cadillac Court.
Leagues are first-come, first-serve. No mail-in or over-the-phone registrations are accepted.
Payment must be made in full at the time of registration in
order to reserve a team’s place for the season Registrations after the deadline
will be subject to a $35 late registration processing fee.
For More Information:
More information concerning league offerings, registration
forms, rules and team roster sheets can be found at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/athletics. Any questions, please contact the Athletics office at 502-574-4515
or by email at athletics@louisvilleky.gov
Have a small business
or want to start one? Louisville Forward offers many resources
 Louisville small business owners, and those aspiring to start
businesses, too often don’t know about all the resources available to help
them. But Louisville is rich with resources and assistance providers that are
ready, willing and able to help!
Business planning and advice for starting, relocating and
expanding a business and access to financing opportunities, training and
workforce development assistance are all available by clicking here: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/small-business-resource-inquiry
This quick and easy, single entry point allows you to inquire
about the resources you need for your business and be connected with experts to
assist you.
Louisville Forward Economic Development offers access to
resources and technical assistance for businesses at all stages, starting with
workshops such as “Exploring Entrepreneurship,” and “Own Your Own Business.”
You can receive free business plan assistance through a number
of professional business assistance providers, as well as mentors with
corporate and business ownership experience closely matched to your needs. You
also may be eligible for alternative lending programs through a variety of
organizations, depending on the location of your business and your access to
capital.
Louisville Forward Small Business Development’s https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/services/small-business-development
team of managers will help guide you to the resources and partner organizations
that will best fit your needs. This includes introductions to the Small
Business Association, Small Business Development Center, SCORE Counselors,
Community Ventures, Legal Aid Society, EnterpriseCorp, KentuckianaWorks, METCO,
Department of Community Service Microbusiness Program, and more.
Free training and jobs
links for manufacturing and construction
To find programs for FREE training and to connect people to jobs
in construction and manufacturing, please click one of the following:
KentuckianaWorks Homepage
KY Career Centers
KY Health Career Center
KY Manufacturing Career Center
Code Louisville
Mayor's SummerWorks
KentuckianaWorks College Access Center
Kentuckiana Builds
KentuckianaWorks on Youtube
Events Calendar
Mayor's SummerWorks
provides jobs and more
 Reminder to 16 to 21 year olds: quality
jobs are available this summer through Summerworks.
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
available for qualifying residents
 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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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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Help fight addiction
in our community
Permanent drug drop-off location:
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, 531 Court Place. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. Monday through Friday. For additional information contact Metro Call
at 311.
Nar-Anon: Hope for Families (program for people
who love someone with an addiction) meets at Mosaic UMC, 8008 St.
Andrews Church Road, Mondays at 8 p.m.
Louisville Metro syringe exchange sites: a
proven practice to reduce the spread of HIV and blood-borne
diseases: Inside the Louisville Metro Public Department of Health &
Wellness, 400 E. Gray St.; Look for the RV at: Redeemer Lutheran Church,
3640 River Park Drive (37th and River Park), Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to
noon; 1455 Bicknell Ave. (corner of Bicknell and Taylor), Wednesdays from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., behind the Lake Dreamland Fire Station, 4603 Cane Run Rd.,
Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, click here.
LMAS Pets of the Week - Sissy and Sophia
 Sissy is a two-year-old border collie/Australian shepherd
mix. You’ve never met a smarter or more athletic dog! This girl knows “paw,”
“sit,” “down,” “stay,” “give me a kiss,” “say hi,” and she can’t wait for
you to teach her more! She loves running through agility courses. She will run
through tunnels, up and down ramps, and take on any other challenges you throw
her way. Sissy loves being around people and showing off her smarts, but you
first have to show her you mean well. It takes her a bit to warm up to
newcomers, but once she’s sniffed out your kind intentions, she will cling to
you and politely beg for your affection. Sissy is FREE at Louisville Metro
Animal Services’ Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Road) She has been
spayed, microchipped and vaccinated.
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 Three-year-old Sophia will melt your heart. She's such a
sweet little girl. She is gentle, yet playful. Sophia is shy at first, but once
she's had a chance to sniff you, she will roll on her back and extend a paw out
to you. Before you know it, she'll be trying to squeeze her way into your arms
and out of the shelter! Sophia is FIV positive (similar to HIV in humans), but
don't let that dissuade you from adopting her! Cats with FIV can live long,
healthy lives. They just require a little extra attention. Because of their
compromised immune systems, if they catch a cold, be sure to get them to the
vet as soon as possible! The risk of transmitting FIV to another cat is very
low. It can only be transmitted between cats through a deep bite. Give this gal
a chance at a happy life and adopt her for FREE at Louisville Metro Animal
Services’ Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Road) She has been spayed,
microchipped and vaccinated.
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Help Alley Cat Advocates
help unowned community cats
 Alley Cat Advocates (ACA) has received a grant of $58,900 from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). This generous grant will help ACA to expand outreach to provide spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and veterinary care to more community cats this year.
"The ASPCA is a key partner in our success," said Karen Little, executive director and co-founder of Alley Cat Advocates. "Their support will help us increase the total number of spay/neuter surgeries at our organization this year. These efforts reduce the cost to the taxpayer, overcrowded shelters and animal euthanasia."
In 2012, the ASPCA selected Louisville to participate in their Community Partner program. Through this program, the ASPCA has worked with ACA, Louisville Metro Animal Services and the Kentucky Humane Society. The ASPCA has provided support and tools to help partner agencies achieve their shared goals of reducing the intake of animals into shelters and increasing live outcomes.
April 15 -
Louisville's Urban Tree Symposium and Division of Forestry free tree giveaway
Louisville's Urban Tree Symposium is April 15 from 8:30 a.m. to
4 p.m. at University of Louisville, Ernst Hall, 216 Eastern
Parkway, Room 103.
The Louisville Metro Division of Community Forestry, the
Partnership for a Green City, Trees Louisville, and Louisville Grows invite you
to attend a day long educational event to learn more about trees. Topics will
include:
- Species selection
- How to plant a tree
- How to maintain and care for a
tree
- Louisville's tree canopy
history
- Tree friends and foes
- How to advocate for trees
locally
For more information, an event agenda, and tickets, visit the website. Ticket prices range from
free to $25.
April 15 - Louisville Grows' Seeds and Starts Sale
April 15-23 - Mayor’s Give A Day week of service
The sixth annual Mayor’s Give A Day week of service will be
April 15-23. This year, the week of activity will lead into the 2017 Festival
of Faiths, and the Kentucky Derby Festival.
Last year’s Give A Day week produced more than 175,000
volunteers and acts of compassion. To get involved in the 2017 Give A Day
week, go to mygiveaday.com
Register your
neighborhood for the spring Brightside community cleanup
The Brightside Spring Community-Wide Cleanup is Saturday, April
15 from 8 a.m. to noon. To register, click here.
(If the date we have set doesn't work for your group, that's OK,
Brightside will support any cleanup that takes place in the weeks surrounding
April 15th.)
April 22 - Brightside Earth Day Planting Party
in the Parkland neighborhood from 10 a.m. to noon:
 April 29 - Premium Compost Sale at Outer Loop
Recycling and Disposal Facility, 2673 Outer Loop, 9 a.m. to noon.
April 20 - Youth Chat with LMPD
Louisville youth invited to share their ideas for reducing violence
In honor of National Youth Violence Prevention Week, the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods (OSHN) is inviting Louisville youth to submit project ideas that focus on reducing youth violence in Louisville.
OSHN wants to lift the voices of Louisville youth to hear their concerns and solutions regarding youth violence.
“Louisville is a hot bed of eclectic talent and our youth are absolutely a large part of that talent. From Teddy’s Kids with the Louisville Orchestra, to AMPED, to the River City Drum Corporation, to Poets of Society at Central High School … we want to elevate the voice of our youth,” said Brandyn Bailey, the Youth Engagement and Communications Liaison for the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods.
The Idea Challenge is open for submissions until April 21 and will culminate with a celebration at the California Community Center, from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 28. The event will include music, refreshments, and will showcase the ideas in an art gallery format.
Youth ages 8-18 are encouraged to submit ideas in the following formats: Songs, poems, videos, graphic arts, drawings, paintings, essays and other creative methods.
Guidelines:
- Must be between the ages of 8-18.
- Must submit ideas/proposals by Friday, April 21 at 5 p.m.
- Must include a 200 word or less description of your entry.
- Must have parent/guardian permission to enter.
- Idea(s) must be your own.
- Individuals and groups are welcome to enter.
- Groups: 2-5 individuals (all group members must be between 8-18 years of age).
- Must live in Louisville/Jefferson County.
- Must be present on April 28, 2017 to win.
Submissions are divided into four age categories: Individuals 8-12 years of age; Groups 8-12 years of age; Individuals 13-18 years of age; and Groups 13-18 years of age;
On the day of the event, judges will grade each of the submissions based on creativity, practicality, thoughtfulness and clarity.
Mailed submissions can be sent to Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods ATTN: Brandyn Bailey, RE: OLL Youth Idea Challenge, 527 West Jefferson, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40202. Online submissions can be sent to https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/wy4ffcx0rkfxhf/.
Through May
19 - Art of Color at the Portland Museum highlights Irish/Kentucky
cultural exchange
In
1997, Susan Gorsen established the “GreenGrass/Bluegrass/NewGrass Project,” a
cultural exchange for visual artists. From these exchanges, the four artists represented
in this show bonded in friendships that cross boundaries, oceans, and
artistic mediums. We invite you to enjoy the work of Nicola Lynch Morrin, of County Kildare,
Republic of Ireland, Jane Lloyd, of Ballymena, Northern Ireland,
Susan Gorsen and Denise Mucci Furnish, of Louisville,
Kentucky, artists who use strong vibrant color as the primary language of
their artistry.
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Neighborhood Place
Events for April
 April 18 and 19, 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.
- April 18, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Avenue, 10 a.m. to noon
- April 19, Ujima
Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Avenue, 10 a.m. to noon
Each Tuesday, Couponing
Support Group -
Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Avenue, 11 a.m. to noon. Learn
tips and money saving ideas to help build extra financial wealth in using
coupons while grocery shopping. Call 485-6145 to register or for more
information..
YMCA’s “Caring and Learning with
Me” Program -
Thomas Jefferson Middle School,
1501 Rangeland Road. Monday through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. 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). Call Kerry Basham at 974-8457 for more information and to
register.
April 27, Library Connection - A representative from the Louisville Free Public Library will be on hand to sign interested persons up for library cards, answer questions about resources at the library, and provide information on upcoming events.
- April 27, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, Fairdale, 12 to 2 p.m. Call 363-1483 for more information.
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