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An unforgettable day of Bluegrass music, food, craft vendors and youth activities in a scenic environment awaits those who visit Jefferson Memorial Forest’s thirteenth annual Forest Fest on Saturday, May 20 2017. Each year Forest Fest is recognized for providing a great variety of bluegrass music; this year’s event will continue that tradition as six musical acts hit the stage! Admission is Free. Show kicks-off at 11 a.m. in the forest’s
Horine Section, 12304 Holsclaw Hill Road.
Dr.
Kristina Zierold, an associate professor at the University of Louisville School
of Public Health and Information Sciences, is conducting a research study
funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH) entitled "Coal ash
exposure and neurobehavioral performance and symptoms in children aged 6-14
years old."
This study is very important for Louisville community members
because coal ash storage sites (landfills and ponds) and releases from the
power plant stacks are concerns in neighborhoods surrounding LG&E’s Cane
Run and Mill Creek Power Plants. Since 2012, Dr. Zierold has been working with
the community to study coal ash and health, and many people have complained
about coal ash exposure and the possible effects on the health of their
children and families.
We are recruiting over 300 children in Louisville for this study.
Learn more details on the study webpage here.
Who can participate? People who have a child 6-14
years old and live in the following zip codes: 40109, 40118, 40177, 40211,
40214, 40215, 40216, 40258, 40272
What will you be asked to do?
- Allow small air pollution sampling equipment in
your home
- Allow your child to take a series of computer
tests
- Collect your child’s fingernail and toenail
clippings
- Fill out questionnaires
- We come to your home, no trips to UofL needed
For participating, you will receive a $100 Visa gift card and
yourchild will receive a $25 Visa gift card.
We are recruiting over 300
children in Louisville for this study. Learn more details on the study
webpage here.
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Railroad Crossing Closure Scheduled for April 21 to 24
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Outer Loop (near 3rd St Rd)
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Beginning 7:00pm on April 21 to April 24.
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A
signed detour will be in place at both locations to direct motorists. Access
will be open to businesses and residences on either side of the crossing, but
thru traffic will not be allowed.
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 .
 District 13 has an opening for a student to serve as the Metro Council Page for the upcoming Metro
Council meeting April 27th.
The meeting is held on Thursday evening at 6:00 pm at City Hall 601 W. Jefferson St. Introduction of the Page is first on the agenda, and then the meeting begins. You will be seated during the meeting unless
there are errands to run.
Deadline to notify our office is Monday April 24th. If you know a student who could serve as a Page for us, contact the District 13 office at 574-1113.
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Julius Caesar will be presented Sunday April 23 at 1:00pm at the Iroquois Amphitheater. This free event is open to the public
Councilmembers Vicki Welch D13, Marianne Butler D15, Dan Johnson D21 & David Yates D25 are sponsoring this free performance of Kentucky Shakespeare Festival's Julius Caesar at the Iroquois Amphitheater as part of the free events throughout this summer made possible by Metro Council Members
 TARC is increasing service into
downtown Louisville and designating five post-event boarding areas for Thunder
Over Louisville on Saturday, April 22. The service plan mirrors TARC service
for Thunder in recent years.
Beginning
at 3:30 p.m., on the day of the fireworks, more buses will be added on routes
serving downtown, improving the frequency of bus arrival times at stops and
adding capacity.
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; TTY 502-213-3240.
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 The 2017 U.S. Bank Great
BalloonFest will take place April 27 – 29 at Bowman Field in D9. Please
mark your calendars for the below events.
Great
Balloon Charity Race Lift Off
Thursday, April 27 / 7:00 AM Launch
Great
Balloon Rush-Hour Race Lift Off
Friday, April 28 / 7:00 AM Launch
Great
Balloon Race Lift Off
Saturday, April 29 / 7:00 AM Launch
Great Balloon Race Contingency Windows
Due to inclement weather (high winds, rain, etc.)
Saturday, April 29 / 6:00PM (ONLY if NO Race has taken place)
Sunday, April 30 / 7:00AM (ONLY if NO Race has taken place)
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 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
to buy tickets, call (502)719-0072
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 Applications are now being accepted for the spring and summer sessions
of the Louisville Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Program.
Dates for the six-class spring and summer sessions include:
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May 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24
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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.
For more information on the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Program, including
registration and class schedule, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/etsy-craft-entrepreneurship
 We are currently
looking for some candidates to fill our amazing logistics opportunities. Here
at Manpower we offer long term, temp to hire positions. Nothing seasonal. Here
we want to put you into a position that not only you feel comfortable with, but
that we know you will succeed in. We are currently looking for the following.
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General Warehouse – Louisville, Shepherdsville, Elizabethtown
Kentucky
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Cherry Picker and Reach Truck Operators – Louisville,
Shepherdsville, Elizabethtown Kentucky
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Administrative Assistant – Louisville Kentucky
Manpower Offers:
Weekly Pay, Benefits, Education Assistance, Referral and Sign on Bonus.
We appreciate your
partnership in helping us to find qualified, long lasting candidates!
502.363.7723...161 Outer Loop Rd.
Louisville Kentucky...Bobby.wilburn@manpower.com
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This new web app gives users an intuitive and accurate way to
explore possible careers based on occupation, salary, and college degree.
The Career Calculator is being used in schools, career centers
and libraries across the Louisville region.
Links to Workforce Resources
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