TARC Summer Youth Pass Now Available

Getting to jobs, the movies, recreational activities and fun events around Louisville is affordable and easy for young people with the TARC Summer Youth Pass, which is now on sale.

The pass costs $30 and is available to anyone 6-19 years old.  With the pass, youths can take unlimited TARC rides on all routes from June 1-Aug. 31.

The pass can be ordered from TARC’s website, www.ridetarc.org, or purchased at the following locations:

• Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway
• Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway
• All Fifth Third Banks
• Louisville Free Public Library, 3rd & York

To order by mail, send a check or money order for $30, with your name, address and phone number, to SUMMER YOUTH PASS; c/o TARC cashier; 1000 W. Broadway; Louisville, KY  40203.

Fan Fair Giveaway Event

Fan Giveaway, Health Checks, & Prescription Drug Toss

Saturday, June 24, 8 - 11 a.m.

Edison Center, 701 W. Ormsby Ave.

Qualifications to receive a free fan are:

• Person 60 years or older OR documentation verified by a physician of a physical disability
• Must be a resident of Jefferson, Oldham, Henry, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble or Bullitt Counties
• Proof of address and age will we required.
• One fan per household

This event is sponsored by Louisville Metro Office for Aging & Disabled Citizens and KIPDA Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living with media support from  WLKY

Summer Tax Assistance

Although the 2016 tax filing season has ended, there is still free help available in preparing and amending tax returns.

Louisville Asset Building Coalition (LABC) offers low- and moderate- income households, earning $65,000 or less, assistance with prior year returns and amendments now through October through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. 

Read more for hours & locations or call 814-2715 to make an appointment.

New Farmers Market Association and Guide to

Local Food Resources

Louisville has a new Farmers Market Association (LFMA).  The purpose of the new association is to support farmers markets, farmers and local food producers to promote access to a healthy and sustainable food system. LFMA does this by providing assistance such as marketing, financial advice, vendor and volunteer recruitment to increase the capacity of farmers markets.  It also helps to facilitate better access to healthy fruits and vegetables for everyone by helping the markets support SNAP (food stamps) participants through the Double Dollars Program and Free EBT Equipment and seniors through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. 

There is also now a new Guide to Local Food Resources that provides a map and list of all of Louisville’s farmers markets, Fresh Stop markets and Healthy Corner Stores.  Here’s a link to it: https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/final_printed_lfma_local_food_resource_guide.pdf