The Mayor's Give a Day week of service is April 15th through the 23rd. It's not too late to sign up! There are many projects available for all age groups and organizations to participate. To volunteer or to add a project click on www.mygiveaday.com

Neighborhoods kick off Spring with Easter Egg hunt

Lucky Horseshoe and Cloverleaf Neighborhoods each celebrated spring and the holiday with an Easter Egg Hunt last weekend for children in the neighborhood. Thank you to all that organized and participated!

South Central Neighborhood Place April Events

WeCare Energy Efficiency Overview
Tuesday, April 18th
10 A.M. to noon
4255 Hazelwood Ave
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 much more. For additional information call 1-800-356-5467.

Legal Aid Office Hours
Wednesday, April 19th
10 A.M. to noon
4255 Hazelwood Ave
A Legal Aid Society staff member will be on hand to answer questions, talk about cases that Legal Aid handles and provide referrals. For additional information call 485-7130.

April 25 Community Dental Care Information Sessions
Tuesday, April 25th
10 A.M. to noon
4255 Hazelwood Ave
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 information about services offered and to assist in scheduling appointments for dental needs or for pediatric health needs. For additional information call 366-4442.

TARC Increasing Service for Thunder Over Louisville

TARC is again this year increasing service into downtown Louisville and designating five post-event boarding areas for Thunder Over Louisville on Sat., Apr. 22. The service plan mirrors TARC service for Thunder in recent years. About 10,000 passengers are expected to take TARC for the annual fireworks and air show on the river. Passengers are encouraged to plan ahead and know their route number and stop locations. Yellow signs with route information will be posted on board all TARC buses, designated bus stops and shelters in upcoming days. Regular TARC fares will apply. A one-way fare is $1.75 or 80 cents for passengers over the age of 65, riders with disabilities and ages 6-17. TARC ID is required for reduced fare. Children under the age of 5 ride free. Easy trip planning, maps and schedules are available at www.ridetarc.org, the ‘Transit App’ (free download) or Google Maps. TARC customer service can be reached at 502-585-1234.

Harbor House's 14th Annual Ken-Ducky Derby Festival - Saturday, April 29th

Saturday, April 29th
4 P.M. to 8 P.M.

Join Harbor House for the 14th Annual Ken-Ducky Derby as they drop 30,000 rubber ducks into the Ohio River! The Duck Drop will be at 7pm. Cheer your duck to victory as they race to the finish line! ONE lucky duck will win a BRAND NEW FORD F150 TRUCK provided by Swope Family of Dealerships. 2nd and 3rd place ducks will walk away with cash prizes. And every duck in the race has the chance to win ONE MILLION DOLLARS. The best part, is that your duck purchase benefits individuals with disabilities at Harbor House of Louisville. Harbor House is a local, nonprofit, charity that lights the way for adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. It is a day program where the participants can come and engage in special programs like job training, educational/tutoring classes, cooking classes, gardening, community integration, social skills, technology classes, therapeutic activities, arts and humanities, and more! For more information about Harbor House call (502)719-0072

Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Program

Applications are now being accepted for the spring and summer sessions of the Louisville Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Program. The three-week program provides micro-business training to underemployed, low-income adults who have creative skills, to help supplement their income by selling their crafts on the Etsy online platform. The program has had more than a dozen successful classes, graduating 73 artists with marketable products. Forty graduates of the program have opened their own stores on Etsy.com, with several more in the works. Many graduates of the program have branched out to participate in local makers events, including the Made Market and the Mini Maker Faire. Dates for the six-class spring and summer sessions include:

May 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24
July 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

All classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway, from 4– 6 p.m. Registration for the program is open, but space is limited. To qualify, participants must be Jefferson County residents over 18 years of age, attend all six classes, have access to a computer, a digital camera or smart phone, and have a handmade craft product to sell. For more information on the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Program, including registration and class schedule, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/etsy-craft-entrepreneurship

Breast Cancer Screening Sponsored by Councilwoman Marianne Butler

Report Potholes!

In addition to the systematic block by block Pothole Blitz Metro Public Works performs beginning in March each year, the Roads and Operations Division works year- round patching potholes whenever they are reported to us. Public Works encourages anyone who spots a pothole in Louisville to report it to MetroCall as quickly as possible. There are several ways to do it:
Call 311 or 574-5000
Email to metro.call@louisvilleky.gov
Live Chat at www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall Tweet @LouMetro311 - Include #502pothole in any tweet.

Whichever method you choose, make sure to be as specific with location information as you can. Don't assume someone else has reported it.

ABC Notification for 3901 Taylor Blvd

Legal announcement for an NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package, 2 a.m. Hours, and Transitional License(s) being applied for by:

Jay Ambajimaa Corp.
DBA/ Jay Ambajimaa
3901 Taylor Blvd.

For further information click on new+location+or+ownership+change.pdf The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, April 5, 2017.

Louisville Grow's "Seeds and Starts" Sale

Notice of Public Hearing about 4170 Taylor Blvd

Beechmont Theatre Program

TARC Employment Open House

Career Fair

Shakespeare in the Park at Iroquois Park

Redlining Louisville/Community Dialogues

Family ART Night at the Iroquois Library

Brightside Premium Compost Sale April 29th/Coupon Available

Gardenaganza at the Louisville Nature Center

South Louisville Community Ministries Annual Memorial Golf Scramble

COUNCILWOMAN MARIANNE BUTLER
District 15
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Office: 502-574-1115 or 502-574-3918

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