District 21 e-News May 18, 2017

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Your District 21 Team:

Metro Councilman

Dan Johnson

601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-1121
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Legislative Assistant

Bryan Mathews

(502) 574-3090
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Administrative Clerk

Barbara Nichols

(502) 574-3090
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911 Emergency Number

All Divisions


Non-emergency Numbers 


  • 574-2111 3rd & 6th Divisions 
  • 574-7111 4th Division 


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TRENDING


2017-18 Budget Hearings Continue

The Metro Council’s Budget Committee continues its hearing schedule for reviewing Mayor Greg Fischer’s proposed 2017 -2018 Capital and Operating Budget. The Committee will review the proposal over the months of May and June.

Here are highlights of the 2017 Budget Hearing Schedule:

  • Metro Parks - - Monday, May 22nd
  • Louisville Forward – Monday, June 5th
  • Public Safety Agencies – Wednesday June, 7th
  • Department of Public Health and Wellness – Monday, June 12th

Click Here for Complete Budget.

Click Here for Complete Budget Hearings Schedule

Call the District 21 office if you would like additional information regarding the hearings.  They are televised live on Metro TV.

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    Airport Meetings

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    Saturday May 20th 10:00am Airport Neighbors Alliance Meeting

    KY Tax credits for sound insulation legislation Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Donohue. Audubon Park City Hall 3340 Robin Rd.  Park in the Country Club lot.


    Monday May 22nd  6:00pm – 7:00pm Louisville Regional Airport Authority Community Noise Forum (CNF) Meeting  Open to the public, normally held the fourth Monday of every other month at 6 p.m. at 700 Administration Dr., just east of the passenger (departing flights) terminal 700 Administration Dr.


    Comprehensive Plan Open House Forums

    Develop Louisville staff has been engaging with the public on an update to the Comprehensive Plan. Some methods of engagement have included work groups, an Advisory Committee, outreach to local municipalities with zoning authority and appearing before various bodies and organizations, including Metro Council’s Committee of the Whole.

    In the coming weeks, Develop Louisville will be holding seven open house forums to provide the public will an opportunity to view and to comment on the work done so far.

    The dates, times and locations for the forums are:

    • Monday, May 22: Main Library (301 York St) at 4 pm
    • Wednesday, May 24: Southwest Library (9725 Dixie Hwy) at 6 pm
    • Tuesday, May 30: Bowman Field (2815 Taylorsville Rd) at 6 pm
    • Wednesday, May 31: Hayes Sawyer Community Center (EP “Tom” Sawyer State Park) (2201 Lakeland Rd) at 6 pm
    • Saturday, June 3: The Table (1800 Portland Ave) at 9 am
    • Monday, June 5: Fern Creek High School (9115 Fern Creek Rd) at 6 pm
    • Tuesday, June 6: The Jeffersonian (former Jeffersontown Community Center) (10617 Taylorsville Rd) at 6 pm

    The forums will allow for additional input on the work completed to date (draft goals and objectives) and will help Develop Louisville develop policies. These meetings will be open house style with a short introductory presentation. At these forums, the planners are especially interested in engaging with citizens who have not yet participated in the Comprehensive Plan update process.  Attend one of the meetings and participate in planning Louisville’s future! 


    Louisville Winds Free Concert at Iroquois Amphitheater May 20

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    Little Loomhouse is "A Hometown Tourist Destination" in May

    Daily though May 31st

    Wednesday – Friday 10 A.M.-2 P.M.
    Saturday 11 A.M. - 4 P.M.

    Residents that show a Kentucky, Indiana, local military or student ID can receive a FREE Historical Tour ($5 value) during our open hours listed above  as a part of Louisville’s Hometown Tourist Celebration held in conjunction with the United States Travel Association’s National Tourism Week. 

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    BUSINESS NEWS


    Buy Local Fair Date Changed to July 2

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    Weather has prompted sponsors of the annual Buy Local Fair to reschedule the fair from this weekend to July 2.  The safety of our members, patrons and vendors is our primary concern. The set up that is essential to happen on Saturday night and Sunday morning will be impossible to do safely, and then rain and storms are also very possible during event time.


    ETSY Craft Program Summer Session

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    Applications are now being accepted for the July session of the Louisville Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Program.

     Dates for the six-class session include:

    • 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


    Career Calculator

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    Helping thousands of local students, job seekers chart their paths

    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.

     

    Click here to use the Career Calculator >>>


    Links to Workforce Resources

    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


    Fundraisers for the Family of Officer Rodman

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    May 20- 27 CALENDAR

    Saturday May 20th 10:00am Airport Neighbors Alliance Meeting KY Tax credits for sound insulation legislation Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Donohue. Audubon Park City Hall 3340 Robin Rd.  Park in the Country Club lot.

     

    Saturday May 20th 10:30am – 7:00pm 13th Annual Forest Fest at Jefferson Memorial Forest  An unforgettable day of Bluegrass music, food, craft vendors and youth activities.  Show kicks-off at 11 a.m. in the forest’s Horine Section, 12304 Holsclaw Hill Road. 

     

    Saturday May 20th 12:30 – 2:00 pm Intro to Weaving at the Little Loomhouse  Beginners class is $25 a person for the 1.5 hour class, all supplies included. Please call 367-4792 to register.  328 Kenwood Hill Rd.

     

    Saturday May 20th 2:30 – 4:00 pm Intro to Spinning at the Little Loomhouse  Learn how to turn fiber into yarn on a drop spindle and begin to spin your own yarn. The 1.5 hour class is $25 all supplies included.   Ages: 15 years & older.  Please call 367-4792 to register - 328 Kenwood Hill Rd.

     

    Saturday, May 20th  1:30 PM Cosmopolitan Strings  perform Iroquois Library 601 W. Woodlawn Ave.

     

    Saturday, May 20th  7:30 PM Louisville Winds Concert at the Iroquois Amphitheater.  Free admission, donations welcomed. Doors open at 7:00pm. 1080 Amphitheater Rd.


    Monday May 22nd  6:00pm – 7:00 Louisville Regional Airport Authority Community Noise Forum (CNF) Meeting  Open to the public, normally held the fourth Monday of every other month at 6 p.m. at 700 Administration Dr., just east of the passenger (departing flights) terminal 700 Administration Dr.

    Monday May 22nd 6:30pm – 8:00pm Movie Screening: Forbidden Planet

    Iroquois Library 601 W. Woodlawn Ave.

     

    Tuesday May 23rd   5:00 – 7:00 pm Community Table Free Dinner  

    Open to the Public.  Lynn Hurst United Church of Christ  4401 Taylor Blvd. 

     

    Thursday May 25th 6:30 PM Family Art Night

    Projects for the entire family.  Iroquois Library 601 W. Woodlawn Ave.

     

    Saturday May 27th 1:00 – 5:00pm Soap Making Class at the Little Loomhouse Fee includes class, supplies and a take home kit to make more soap at home. Call 367-4792 to register.   328 Kenwood Hill Rd.


    ASSISTANCE


    Neighborhood Place Events in May

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    May 24, WeCare Energy Efficiency Overview  10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

    Call 1-800-356-5467 for more information.  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.  South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave.,

     

    May 24, Free Dental Screenings by Community Dental Care 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
    South Central Neighborhood Place.  Call 502-366-4442 for more information.  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 free dental screenings for children and adults and schedule appointments as necessary.  Kindergarten and pre-K children who receive screenings will be provided with a certificate that will meet the school district’s requirement for dental screenings.  South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 


    May 25, Becoming Weight Wise at South Central Neighborhood Place, 12 – 1 p.m.

    Located at 4255 Hazelwood Ave. Call 313-4089 for more information. It’s not easy to manage body weight. This 10 week course of self-discovery, skill building and support can help you learn about weight control. This program is based on approaches that are promising ways to achieve better health.


    HEALTH


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    Donate Electric Fans for Aging & Disabled

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    In preparation for warmer temperatures this season, KIPDA Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living is again partnering with Louisville Metro Office for Aging & Disabled Citizens (OADC) to collect new electric fans for seniors and persons with physical disabilities.  The fans will be distributed to qualified individuals within the KIPDA region including Jefferson, Bullitt, Henry, Shelby, Oldham, Spencer and Trimble Counties.

    Donations of new box fans will be collected through June 14 at:

    • KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive (Lou., KY 40299)
    • WLKY Studio, 1918 Mellwood Ave. (Lou, KY 40206)

    Drop off hours are Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. for KIPDA and 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. for WLKY.


    Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital - Learn About Weight Loss Surgery May 20

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    NEIGHBORHOODS


    Little Loomhouse in May

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    Saturday May 20th 12:30 – 2:00 pm Intro to Weaving at the Little Loomhouse  This beginners class is $25 a person for the 1.5 hour class, all supplies are included. Please call 367-4792 to register328 Kenwood Hill Rd.


    Saturday May 20th 2:30 – 4:00 pm Intro to Spinning at the Little Loomhouse  Learn how to turn fiber into yarn on a drop spindle and begin to spin your own yarn. The one and half hour class is $25.00 and includes supplies.   Ages: 15 years – adult.  Please call 367-4792 to register - 328 Kenwood Hill Rd.


    Saturday May 27th 1:00 – 5:00pm Soap Making Class at the Little Loomhouse  Fee includes take home kit to make more soap at home.  $75 for class and supplies.  Call to register at 367-4792. 328 Kenwood Hill Rd.


      Iroquois Library

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      Metro Government Nights with the Louisville Bats 2017 Ticket Program

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      Community Nights:

      The Louisville Bats will host two community nights, providing tickets, hot dogs and soft drinks to non-profit groups who would not be able to afford a Bats game under regular circumstances on these two nights:

      • July 18 
      • August 2.

      Metro Council Mondays:

      Councilman Dan Johnson has teamed up with the Bats to provide tickets for groups and organizations doing good for the community that might not fit into the above category.  This includes ticket vouchers without hot dogs and drinks for use on the following Monday nights: 

      • June 19
      • July 17
      • August 28

      To request tickets for either part of the program, organizations should contact:

      Shelby Harding, Louisville Bats sharding@baseball.com

      Please include your Metro Council District, organization name, contact name, mailing address, daytime phone number, and number of tickets requested.  Email is preferred, but in not available, call 614-4502.


      METRO PARKS

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      Orchestras at the Amphitheater This Summer - Free Admission

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      2017 Free Summer Movie Schedule

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      CirqueLouis' “East of the Sun" Coming June 9-10

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      Dedicated to producing exceptional cirquetheatre for the Louisville community, CirqueLouis and Iroquois Amphitheater will present their performance of East of the Sun, with a special guest appearance by Squallis Puppeteers on Friday, June 9 and Saturday June 10.

      Cool off this summer with a journey to the Arctic North as the Polar Bear Prince and his bride travel beyond the ice and snow, where only the North Wind blows. CirqueLouis’ acrobats, jugglers, dancers, and aerialists astound on the stage and in the air in this tale which takes us East of the Sun - and West of the Moon.

      Advance tickets are $20 for adults and are available online at http://www.iroquoisamphitheater.com/.

      All ages are welcome. Ticket prices are subject to change the week of the show.

      More information can be found online at cirquelouis.com or on the CirqueLouis Facebook Page at facebook.com/cirquelouis


      BEECHMONT COMMUNITY CENTER


      Seniors Outings - June 2 Visit the Louisville Zoo

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      GARDENS & TREES


      South Points Farmers Market Now Open

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      Sunday’s 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

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      Diverse vendors including Hope Farm, accepts food stamps. Located in the Hazelwood Shopping Center 4148 Taylor Boulevard.

      SNAP /EBT and Credit/Debit cards will be accepted beginning June 4th!

      Will be Open May 7-September 24

      Check out their FaceBook Page at facebook.com/spfmky



      Tree Rebate Program Launched

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      TreesLouisville is launching a Tree Rebate Program in partnership with the Louisville Metro Division of Community Forestry.

      An incentive to get homeowners to plant trees on private property and to help improve our city's declining tree canopy, this program will run through May 31st 2017 and will allow eligible participants to receive 40% back (max. $80) on the purchase price of a shade tree.

      ·         Participants must be residents of Jefferson County and trees must also be planted in Jeff Co. 

      ·         Trees must be considered a shade/canopy tree (verified by submitting itemized receipt with form)

      ·         Trees must be planted in a residential yard

      ·         Trees must measure at least 1in. diameter

      ·         Max 3 trees per household

      ·         We're also trying to encourage participants to share photos of their new trees on Instagram/Twitter with #louisvilletreebate

      Full info can be found at: treeslouisville.org/rebate

      Participants may submit their rebate through the form on this page; we also have tri-fold brochures available at local garden centers. 


      ANIMAL SERVICES


      23rd Annual Waggin' Trail Festival! June 11

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      The 23rd Annual Waggin’ Trail Festival for the Animals to benefit the Kentucky Humane Society will be Sunday, June 11 from 2p – 6p at the Louisville Water Tower.

      Join us for a walk, food trucks, vendor booths, live music, beer and wine, family/pet friendly activities, adoptable pets, contests and more. Start a team, raise money for the animals and save lives! 

      support.kyhumane.org/wtrail


      Discounted Clinic May 20 at Wyandotte Park

      You can get your pet's shots updated, a microchip and licenses at discounted rates.  This is sponsored by Councilwoman Marianne Butler District 15.  

      9:00 - 12:00 noon Wyandotte Park.

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      LMAS Changes Pet Surrender Process

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      As of May 1st, Louisville Metro Animal Services will accept the surrendering of pets by appointment only. This new process is an effort to better serve the public and its pets. It is a proactive approach to saving animals’ lives. LMAS is not changing what it takes, just when.

      Currently, LMAS accepts pet surrenders, on-the-spot, even if the shelter is full. The appointment process, called managed intake, will give LMAS an opportunity to control the revolving door of pets. Last year, 1,960 pets were surrendered to LMAS, and so far this year, more than 600 pets have been surrendered.

      Any animal determined by LMAS to be stray, sick, injured or aggressive will be accepted immediately, without an appointment.

      The new process will not only reduce overcrowding, it will also help with pet retention as owners may decide to keep their pets with more time to think about their decision and explore other options. Managed intake will also help reduce the length of stay for animals in the shelter and gives staff more time to make sure adequate resources are available.

      Under the new process, owners wanting to surrender their pets will first fill-out and submit a Pet History Form. The Pet History Form can be filled-out and submitted at the LMAS Animal Care Center (3705 Manslick Rd.) or online at www.louisvilleky.gov/animalservices. Once LMAS has reviewed the form, a staff member will contact the pet owner within two business days to set an appointment. Owners who surrender their pets will be charged a $25 impoundment fee to help cover the cost of care for their pet.

       

      For more information call (502) 473-PETS, stop by the LMAS Animal House Adoption Center at 3516 Newburg Rd. or call (502) 473-PETS.   www.louisvilleky.gov/animalservices


      Feeding Stray Cats?

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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.


      District 21 Public Works Updates

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      Monday, May 8 - 29 - The Louisville Regional Airport Authority is continuing work the Woodlawn Overpass as part of the third (and final) phase of construction for the Crittenden Drive Relocation Project that is scheduled to be complete this summer. Allmond Ave. from Strawberry La. Woodlawn Ave. will be reduced to one lane begining Monday, May 8 as it’s re-surfaced.  This should take approximately three weeks to complete. Read below for further details.


      6216 Strawberry Ln.- LWC has been issued Permit Number 17RW2529  to close driving lane between Eiler & 6201 Strawberry Ln to install 1370 Lf Water Main Mill Pave Restoration Upon Completion Project.   This permit is valid to May 31, 2017.

      Woodlawn Overpass Temporary Lane Closures

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      Directory of Helpful Phone Numbers

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