 This coming Tuesday June 13th
the New Roots, Parkland Fresh Stop Market, 1600 Virginia Avenue and partners
welcome everyone to the first Parkland Fresh Stop Market of the 2017 growing season!
Fresh Stop Markets (FSM) are run by leaders in a grassroots food justice
movement that operates from the belief that fresh food is a basic human right.
FSMs are volunteer, community-driven farm-fresh food markets that pop up
bi-weekly at local churches and community centers in fresh food insecure
neighborhoods.
“Shareholders” agree to cooperate and pay ahead of time, on a
sliding scale, for ten varieties of seasonal, local, organic produce that can
then be picked up at a given time and day, at one of the 15 different Kentucky
and southern Indiana Markets. This cooperation and financial commitment ensures
that farmers don’t face the same degree of risk as with traditional farmers’
markets. The sliding scale means food is affordable and everyone is included.
The deadline for ordering your share of produce is this Friday, June 9th at 9
PM.
Please go to http://www.newroots.shop/<http://www.newroots.shop/> to order. Families on SNAP
please call 502-509-6770 to place your order. You can also email nfo@newroots.org<mailto:info@newroots.org>.
WIC participants pay $6, those at or below 185 percent federal poverty
guidelines pay $12, others pay $25, and those who would like to invest in the
community pay $40.
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> Everyone gets the same food! At every Market a chef hosts a cooking
demonstration, offering samples and recipes for the very same vegetables and
fruits that shareholders bring home. There is a diverse, family reunion
atmosphere.
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> For more information and to find out more about the other Fresh Stop
Market locations, go to: http://www.newroots.org/faqs.html<http://www.newroots.org/faqs.html
 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 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 thru June 14 at:
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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.
Monetary
donations will also be accepted to purchase fans. Make checks made payable to
KIPDA, Attn: Fan Fair Program and mail to the address on Commonwealth
Drive listed above postmarked by June 14. If you would like to make
special arrangements for a donation or need further information, please contact
Sarah Teeters (502) 574-5092 at the OADC or Jennifer Craig (502) 266-5571 at
KIPDA.
Last
year, over 600 fans were distributed to residents in need thanks to fan or
monetary donations given by community organizations, churches, businesses, and
private citizens. Local station WLKY TV32 provided both on-air and
on-line advertising, in addition to serving as one of the drop-off locations,
and will provide similar support to this year’s efforts.
On
June 24, a “Fan Fair” will be held from 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. at The Edison Center
located at 701 W. Ormsby Ave. to distribute the collected fans to seniors 60
and older, as well as to individuals with physical disabilities, on a
first-come, first-served basis.
Qualifications
to receive a free fan will be:
- 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
Coinciding with the Fan Fair will be a health
fair open to all ages to provide basic health checks and information from local
area resources. Louisville Metro Department of Public Health &
Wellness and LMPD will also facilitate a ‘Take Back Event’ to properly and
safely dispose of unwanted or expired prescription drugs.
DIRT BOWL
sign-ups kick off 2017 Summer of Peace Campaign to KEEP THE PEACE & STOP
THE VIOLENCE!
(Summer of Peace
Coalition), along with Mayor Greg Fischer’s Office of Safe &
Healthy Neighborhoods & Metro Parks Dept. are kicking off the SUMMER OF
PEACE 2017 campaign-(June-August) to work together in unity to end violence and
promote a peaceful summer.
The Dirt Bowl-(June 17th
thru August 13th) has given the community & Louisville a family
friendly place to come together in Peace & Unity and see some GREAT BASKETBALL during the summer months for over 48
years!
·
Only the first 24 teams will be
accepted on a first come first serve basis Registration Fee is $350 which
includes jerseys!
·
Again this year there will be a High
School division!
What:
Team signups for the Dirt Bowl (24 teams)
· Book signing & sale of “I Said Bang” 45+ year
history of Dirt Bowl
Public is welcome & invited
When:
Thursday, June 2nd
(6:00 to 8:00 pm)
Where:
Cole’s Place
2928 West Kentucky
Street
Louisville, KY 40211
Media Contacts:
Neal Robertson, Dirt Bowl Commissioner
Tel. 502-664-0780
Nealr0414@gmail.com
Or
Peter Hayes, Service For Peace
Tel. 502-419-4539
phayes@serviceforpeace.org
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
Metro PCS, Mayor Greg Fischer’s Office of Safe & Healthy
Neighborhoods, Metro Parks Department, Talbott Fashions, Commonwealth Dodge,
Cole’s Place, Louisville Story Book & Urban Outreach Marketing LLC
Summer of Peace Coalition members (Partial
List)
Service For Peace, Black Butterfly, West Louisville Urban
Coalition, Cole’s Place/Street Talk-WLLV 1240 am, MAN UP, 100 Black Men,
Favor-Fathers against Violence, Hood To Hood, Hip Hop Artist Jeremiah Wrong-No
Limit Forever & No More Rounds Boxing Club
 Louisville
Asset Building Coalition is here to help. They will be offering FREE tax
assistance now through October 13, 2017 at the following locations.
By
Appointment Only: Call LABC @ (502) 814-2715
Appointments
are for times between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the first two locations:
Tuesdays:
Louisville Asset Building Coalition
1126 Berry Blvd
Louisville, KY 40215
Wednesdays:
Louisville Urban League
1535 W Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
Thursdays:
Every other week (call for schedule) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
Sun Valley Community Center 6505 Bethany Lane, Louisville KY 40272
United Crescent Hill Ministries 150 State St., Louisville KY 40206
Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. :Americana Community Center 4801
Southside Dr., Louisville KY 40214
For Taxpayers with Household Income of $65,000 or less
MAKE
SURE YOU BRING
•
Social security card for everyone on tax return
•
Picture ID for Taxpayer and Spouse
•
W-2 and 1099 from employer
•
List of other income/expenses
•
1098 for education credit
•
1095-A for certain healthcare credits
•
Blank check or account info for direct deposit
Schedule C’s also prepared for self-employment
Phone:
(502) 814-2715 www.labcservices.org
 Spring
and summer are great times to focus on health and fitness and
Neighborhood Place partners have lined up events that do just that including a
Fruit and Boot Camp, a Healthy Living Club and a Diabetes Self-Management
Series. To learn more about these offerings and other valuable workshops,
please refer to the list below.
June 1, 8 and 20, Work
and Learn Program for K-TAP Recipients Info Session
Call 502-213-2149 for more information. Individuals who are
receiving K-TAP who are interested in completing their GED or upgrading their
skills in preparation for college enrollment are invited to stop by and talk
with case managers from the Work and Learn program. Find out how to earn
an hourly wage at an approved job site and upon completion of your GED, and
receive a cash bonus.
- June 1, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd. 9
a.m. – 12 p.m.
- June 8, Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Ave., 9
a.m. - 12 p.m.
- June 20, NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 4018 W. Market
St., 12 – 2 p.m.
June 5 and 12, Couponing Support Group at
Ujima Neighborhood Place, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Located at 3610 Bohne Ave. Call 313-4635 to register or for more information.
Learn tips and money saving ideas to help build extra financial wealth in using
coupons while grocery shopping.
June 1, 5, 7, 8, 13 and 14, LG&E
WeCare Energy Efficiency Overview
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.
- June 1, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, Valley
Site, 10200 Dixie Hwy., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- June 5, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd.
(T. J. Middle School in the W.D. Bruce Building – door #24), 10 a.m. – 12
p.m.
- June 7 and 14, Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne
Ave., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- June 8 and 13, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255
Hazelwood Ave., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
June 6 and 13, Fruit and Boot Camp
at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Located at 3610 Bohne Ave. Call 629-5437 (KIDS) for registration or
more information. Join us for this fun two-week series designed to teach you
and your school-age children how to eat right and stay active together.
Each week adults and kids will practice making a healthy food item and
participate in an exercise activity that can be done anywhere. All physical
fitness levels are welcome. Children must be age 5 or older and one parent or
guardian must be present and participate with every two children registered.
June 6, Car Seat Fitting at Ujima
Neighborhood Place, 9 – 11 a.m. (by appointment only)
Located at 3610 Bohne Ave. Call 629-7358 to schedule an appointment.
Norton’s Children’s Hospital will provide a car seat check fitting station to
teach how to properly install your child’s car seat or booster seat or to find
out if it’s time for a change.
June 7 and 21, Legal Aid Office Hours at South
Central Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. -12 p.m.
Located at 4255 Hazelwood Ave. Call 485-7130 for more information. A Legal Aid
Society staff member will be on hand to answer questions, talk about cases that
Legal Aid handles and provide referrals.
June 7, 8, 14, and 22, A Healthy Journey for Two
Educational Baby Shower
RSVP is required to Mendy Mason at 502-341-5400 or mmason@sevencounties.org. A
Healthy Journey for Two is an educational baby shower open to any expectant
mothers. The class will include a range of information and resources, as
well as free baby items, gift cards, prizes, and snacks. Hosted by Seven
Counties and KIDSNow. Fathers are welcome but must be registered.
- June 7, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd. 1
– 3 p.m.
- June 8, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255
Hazelwood Ave., 1 - 3 p.m.
- June 14, Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Ave., 1 -
3 p.m.
- June 22, NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 4018 W. Market
St., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
June 7, 14, & 21, Diabetes Self-Management Class
Series Cane Run Neighborhood Place, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
Located at 3410 Lees Lane next to Farnsley Middle School.
Registration is required by calling 574-6663. Whether you are recently
diagnosed or have had diabetes for years and need a refresher, this three-part
series is for you. Topics include what diabetes is and is not, glucose
monitoring, problem solving, healthy eating, medication management, sick day
management, healthy exercise, goal setting, and more. Sponsored by
Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness.
June 12, Sodexo Hiring Opportunities at South
Central Neighborhood Place, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Located at 4255 Hazelwood Ave. Call 574-4516 for more
information. Sodexo, a food-service agency, will provide on-the-spot
interviews for positions with Jewish Hospital, Our Lady of Peace and University
of Louisville Hospital. Bring your resume and be prepared for an interview.
This is one of Sodexo’s busiest hiring seasons. Stop by if you are
looking for employment that can lead to a full-time or part-time
position. .
June 12, Diabetes Awareness and Basic Nutrition
at First Neighborhood Pace, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Located at 1503 Rangeland Rd. Call 313-4700 for more
information. This class is designed to raise awareness of diabetes, help
inform those who have been recently diagnosed or who are at risk, as well as
provide a refresher course on how to manage your condition for those who or
have been diabetic for years. Sponsored by Louisville Metro Public Health
and Wellness.
June 13, Foster Parent Recruitment Meeting at
First Neighborhood Place, 6 – 8 p.m.
Located at 1503 Rangeland Rd., side of Thomas Jefferson Middle
School. Call 595-5437 (KIDS) for more information. Detailed
information will be provided on the requirements and process of how to become a
foster or adoptive parent. Information such as an explanation of foster
care, special needs adoption, and information on foster parent training classes
will be provided. Sponsored by Kentucky Foster Care and the training
classes will be provided. Sponsored by Kentucky Foster Care and the
Special Needs Adoption Program.
June 13, Free Blood Pressure Checks
at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Located at 3610 Bohne Ave. Call 313-4635 for more information. Louisville Metro
Health and Wellness health educators will provide free blood pressure checks.
June 13, Healthy Living Club at South
Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1 – 2 p.m.
Located at 1000 Neighborhood Place. Call 363-1483 for more
information. Join the support group on the second Tuesday of every month
to discuss healthy living and to get the support you need to eat better, get
active, and lose weight.
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