Julia Mature, 100, honored by Councilman Mulvihill
 “Julia
Mature has reached the magical age of 100 and we hope all of her 100 birthday
wishes come true.”
Born at home
in the Shelby Park area on June 8, 1917, Julia Mature has lived in Audubon Park
since 1952. She worked for and retired from the Logan Company and is an active
member of St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church.
Julia Mature
is a friend to many and a loving grandmother figure to many children. She was a
loving sister, until their passing, to Clara, Louie, Virgil, and Annie. She was
first cousin to actor Victor Mature.
She loves
horse racing, playing cards, swimming and gardening, and is famous for gifting
her delicious Angel Food cakes to others for any occasion. She was honored with a Louisville Metro proclamation from Councilman Mulvihill and one from Mayor Greg Fischer.
 Darrell Shelton, above holding baby Lucia, hosted the birthday party for Julia Mature, at right.
Germantown Schnitzelburg Blues Festival
 Councilman Mulvihill is pictured above with Lisa Dettlinger, at left, and Mike Morris at right. Mel and Paulie
Pfister are seated. The 8th annual Germantown Schnitzelburg Blues Festival was Friday and Saturday.
How to file a damage claim with MSD
From MSD: Property Owners may file
damage claims by calling MSD Customer Relations at 587-0603. They will
need to reference the Camp Taylor Sewer Project, provide their name, address,
phone number, and a brief description of their damage claim.
MSD will
forward the information to our contractor for them to investigate and render a
decision on the claim in writing to the property owner. Additional
information may be required such as receipts or photos as applicable. If the Contractor denies responsibility for the claim, the property owner
may appeal the decision by contacting MSD Customer Relations again and request
that the claim be evaluated by MSD.
MSD and our field
representatives will monitor and track the claim progression to make sure the
contractor is responsive.
If you have questions, contact William
Marshall of MSD at william.marshall@louisvillemsd.org or 540-6608
or Clay Bostic of Jacobs Engineering at clay.bostic@jacobs.com or 423-5552. Residents may also visit the MSD Field Office at 1618 Lincoln Avenue, near Poplar Level Road.
Camp Taylor MSD traffic maps moved to
"News you can use" section below
In an effort to show the maps more clearly, we're moving the
Camp Taylor updates to the "News you can use" section at the bottom
of the E-News. The maps are also at http://louisvillemsd.org/camp-taylor-sewer-replacement-project
MSD continues to request input on the Critical Repair and Reinvestment Plan
A dedicated website at http://www.louisvillemsd.org/CriticalRepairPlan includes:
- A video message offering an
overview of the challenge and the opportunity to engage
- Brief summaries of the six
categories of risk to public health and safety including local pictures of
real consequences
- Links to the full Critical
Repair & Reinvestment Plan for review (hard copies of Volume 1 have
also been distributed to every public library in the county through March
1)
A comment form to
provide direct input on the Plan (http://louisvillemsd.org/community-input-form)
June 10 -
Schnitzelburg History Walk
 The first Schnitzelburg History Walk of 2017, narrated by
Schnitzelburg’s own Don Haag, will be on Saturday, June 10 and will begin
at 10 a.m. at Swiss Hall, 719 Lynn Street.
Walkers are permitted to park vehicles in the Swiss Hall
lot for the duration of the walk.
Come early for complimentary Nord’s bakery doughnuts
and Sunergos Coffee. The walk will include historic Preston
Street and a short stint through our sister community, St. Joseph.
Come learn about our community’s German roots and enjoy
a beautiful day with your neighbors. To sign up for the walk, please
email Lisa at germantownpast@yahoo.com.
Save the date: June 23-24 Holy Family Summer Picnic
 The Holy Family Summer Picnic is coming up soon, June 23 and 24!
We will have a Mega-Bouncie Night on Thursday, June 22. Bring your wrist band
back from Thursday and receive a discount on your band for Friday!
We will have food and drink all three days! Our famous chicken
dinner will begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday and last until we run out of
chicken! We will have games, pulltabs, live music, fellowship, and more!
Come and see us! All are welcome!
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Jim King MUSCL Senior Wellness Center at Schnitzelburg
The Jim King MUSCL Senior Wellness Center at Schnitzelburg is in St. Elizabeth Catholic Church at 1016 East Burnett Avenue.
Regular activities include
aerobics, directed exercise, chair volleyball, Pinochle, bingo, crochet,
and watercolor painting. The Center has gym equipment, a sewing room, and library, and they are still seeking the donation of a commercial grade treadmill. If you're interested in donating, please contact
Tip, Karen, or Rachael at the MUSCL Senior Center office at 502-634-3221.
For the full calendar of
events, visit www.facebook.com/musclseniorcenter/
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German-Paristown
Neighborhood Association's Monday Bingo is at the GPNA
center, 1094 E. Kentucky Street. Doors open at 9 a.m. For more information on
the GPNA, visit www.gpnalouisville.com |
 The Louisville Nature Center offers summer camps for kids
ages 6 to 12, and include topics from drawing animals to "Trackem and
Smackem," which includes tracking wildlife in the morning and tennis at
the Louisville Tennis Center in the afternoon, and one called "Yucky
Nature." Click here for details.
Save the date as the LNC's Birds, Brews & BBQ is on for September 9 at Broad Run Vineyards.
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The Louisville Zoo presents the Butterflies 'n' Blooms Butterfly
exhibit, through Sept. 24, daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather
permitting. Experience hundreds of graceful native butterflies sipping
nectar from colorful flowers, basking in the sunlight and flying freely as you
wander through our new 1,000-square-foot outdoor flight house located in the
Africa Zone. Free with Zoo admission.
 The
Friends of the Louisville Zoo is proud to host their 37th annual Zoofari!
event on Saturday, June 10 at the Louisville Zoo. As the largest annual
fund-raising event benefiting the Zoo, guests can again expect the opportunity
to be up close and personal with the Zoo’s animals while also enjoying hors
d’oeuvres, a gourmet sit-down dinner, themed cocktails, a silent auction, the
opportunity to adopt an animal during the live auction, music entertainment and
the company of friends and colleagues from around the community. For more
information, visit https://louisvillezoo.org/event/zoofari2017/
The
Cyril Allgeier Community Center offers youth, adult, and senior citizen
programs in the Camp Taylor Neighborhood. Programs include 50 & over men's
basketball, youth sports (flag football, volleyball, & basketball), adult
aerobics, and Girl Scouts.
Summer hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The community center
features a full size basketball court that is available for open gym as well as
for rent, and also has a large meeting room that is available for community
meetings or to rent. For more information about programs, camps, or rental
opportunities call 456-3261.
June 15 - Tune in to "Metro Matters"
 Join the city's new Chief Resilience Officer, Eric Friedlander,
on the Metro Matters radio program to learn what is the Resilience initiative?
What does a resilient city look like? What benefits are there from
being a part of the 100 Resilient Cities network? How can you get
involved?
- Thursday, June 15
- WLOU 1350AM and 104.7FM
- 12:30 - 1 p.m.
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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. For more information on the group, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-farmers-markets-association.
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. Click here to see the guide.
Volunteers of America
now offering expanded addiction recovery services
 Volunteers of America has recently expanded addiction recovery
services to help battle the opioid crisis. VOA offers residential, outpatient
services and transitional housing to men, women, and pregnant or parenting
women. We have locations at 1436 South Shelby Street, 2500 W Broadway and 4303
W Broadway. Call today: 502-635-4530 or go to www.voamid.org/addiction.
Free senior exercise
classes at Francis Center begin June 27
- The Francis Center at 3042
Hikes Lane will offer exercise classes for seniors in the cafeteria starting
June 27. Although the classes are geared to those 60 and over, anyone is
welcome.
- The exercise program is modeled
after a program developed at Berea College which focuses on senior
strength, balance, mobility and flexibility.
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Exercises are done while
sitting or standing during the one-hour sessions. All are welcome to come and watch a class to see if it is something that they would want to pursue.
- If you are interested in
joining the classes or learning more about the program, please contact
Donna Kenney at 459-4251, ext. 12, or dkenney@franciscenter.org.
Become a Foster
Grandparent!
 Participants in the Louisville Metro Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) are individuals 55 years or older who tutor and assist children with special or exceptional learning needs in essential skills such as reading, writing and math, while offering the basic guidance of a mentor, advocate and friend. Currently, more than 130 Foster "Grannies" and "Grandpas" share their compassion and caring at over 28 sites including Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), Boys & Girls Clubs and several community centers and after school programs.
Volunteers provide a minimum of 15 hours up to a maximum of 40 hours of service per week and may qualify for a tax-free, hourly stipend as well as free supplemental accident and liability insurance while serving. For more information on how you can become a Louisville Metro Foster Grandparent, please call 502-574-1529 or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/foster-grandparent-program-fgp.
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Electric fans needed
for local seniors and disabled residents - donate through June 14
 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.
Donations of new box fans will be collected through June 14 at: KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth
Drive, or WLKY Studio, 1918 Mellwood
Avenue, Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. for KIPDA and 8:30 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. for WLKY.
Monetary donations will also be accepted to purchase fans. For more information, contact Sarah Teeters at 502-574-5092 at the OADC or Jennifer Craig 502-266-5571 at KIPDA.
On June 24, a “Fan Fair” will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at The Edison Center at 701 W. Ormsby Avenue to distribute the collected fans.
LouVelo bike share program
 The LouVelo network offers 305 bikes positioned at 27
stations in downtown, Old Louisville, NuLu, and points in between.
The service makes bicycles available for short-term use for a fee. The
bikes can be picked up at one station and returned to any other station in the
system, which makes it easy for people looking to get from one location to
another during the work or school day without driving a car, and those riding
for leisure, recreation or just touring the city.
A station map and signup details are available at www.louvelo.com.
Cultural Pass and
Summer Reading Programs
Plenty of learning
opportunities for Louisville students of all ages await over the next three
months.
Cultural
Pass
The Cultural Pass supports and encourages lifelong learning by providing free access
to 38 of Greater Louisville’s arts and cultural institutions for children and
young adults to age 21. The Pass is valid from June 3 to August 12 for one-time
general admission at each of the participating institutions. To learn more about the Cultural Pass, please visit www.fundforthearts.org/2017culturalpass
Summer Reading
The Library’s annual Summer Reading Program is a free 10-week
program that encourages kids and teens to read for fun over the summer by
offering prizes and incentives. Every child—from infant through 12th grade—who
completes the program will receive a backpack or aluminum water bottle, along
with passes to local attractions. For more information, visit LFPL.org/SummerReading, or call
502-574-1620.
Other
summer programs
A searchable database of
quality Out of School Time (OST) programs is available through 2-1-1. Thanks to
the BLOCS community partnership, families can access this resource year-round
by visiting www.louisvilleblocs.org and clicking on
the 2-1-1 link.
Louisville Metro Bats nights
 The Louisville Bats are hosting two
types of Louisville Metro Government Nights.
Metro Council Mondays: the Bats
will host groups and organizations doing the good of the community on any of
these Monday nights: June 19, July 17 and August 28. Examples include school
fundraisers and charity auctions.
Community Nights: The 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.
These two nights include 4,000 guests for each game on July 18 and August 2.
Groups will need to contact the Bats office directly to sign up for the
program. Examples include mentoring organizations and social service agencies.
To request tickets
for either part of the program, organizations should contact Shelby Harding at sharding@batsbaseball.com.
Please include your Metro Council District, organization name, contact name,
mailing address, daytime phone and number of tickets requested. Email requests
are preferred, but if email is not available please call 614-4502.
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Have a small business
or want to start one? Louisville Forward is here to help
 Louisville has a robust ecosystem of community resources to help small businesses start and succeed, from an entrepreneur to a retailer to a service provider.
Business
planning and advice for starting, relocating and expanding a business and
access to financing opportunities, training and workforce development
assistance are all available from Louisville Forward Economic
Development by clicking here:
This single entry point allows you to inquire about the resources
you need for your business and be connected with experts to assist you.
You can receive free business plan assistance through a number
of professional business assistance providers, as well as mentors with
corporate and business ownership experience closely matched to your needs. You
also may be eligible for alternative lending programs through a variety of
organizations, depending on the location of your business and your access to
capital.
Louisville Forward
Small Business Development’s https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/services/small-business-development
team of managers will help guide you to the resources and partner organizations
that will best fit your needs.
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Free training and jobs
links for manufacturing and construction
To find programs for FREE training and to connect people to jobs
in construction and manufacturing, please click one of the following:
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
Help fight addiction
in our community
Louisville Metro Syringe Exchange Program celebrates two years in operation
Syringe exchange is a proven practice to reduce the spread of HIV and blood-borne diseases. Since the program began there have been:
- 10,639 individual participants
- 800 tested for HIV, 18 referred for medical
treatment and support services
- 691 tested for Hepatitis C, 368 referred for
medical treatment
- 347 referred to substance abuse treatment
- The ratio of syringes distributed versus
returned remains at better than 2:1
By
far the largest public health benefit of any syringe exchange program is
reducing the transmission of HIV, Hepatitis C and other infectious diseases as
well as increasing access to drug treatment for addiction.
Louisville Metro Syringe Exchange Program sites: Inside the Louisville Metro Public Department of Health & Wellness, 400 E. Gray St.; Look for the RV at: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3640 River Park Drive (37th and River Park), Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon; 1455 Bicknell Ave. (corner of Bicknell and Taylor), Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., behind the Lake Dreamland Fire Station, 4603 Cane Run Rd., Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, click here.
Permanent drug drop-off location:
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, 531 Court Place. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. Monday through Friday. For additional information dial 311.
Nar-Anon: Hope for Families (program for people
who love someone with an addiction) meets at Mosaic UMC, 8008 St.
Andrews Church Road, Mondays at 8 p.m.
YMCA Safe Place provides referrals to kids, including those affected by a family overdose. They are available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week at 502-635-5233.
LMAS Pets of the Week
 Meet Bianca! This happy girl loves people so much, she'll lean into your leg just to feel close to you. She is as sweet as can be
and will steal your heart the moment you see her hobble around. Prior to
arriving at LMAS, Bianca sustained an injury to one
of her legs. As a result, she doesn’t have much use for that leg, but it doesn’t hold her back. She loves to run.
Bianca also suffers from
heartworms, so if you want to adopt her, you will have to foster her until she finishes
her heartworm treatment.
Fosters who took
her out for a day said: “Bianca is so awesome. She
doesn’t pull on the leash and the leg injury that she has does not slow her
down.” “She was amazing. She acted like
she has been on a leash every day of her life. She didn’t pull at all and
walked at a great pace. She didn’t react to anyone or anything.”
This girl would make a fantastic
addition to someone’s family, as she loves people and seems to enjoy the company of other dogs. What are you waiting for? Stop by the
LMAS Animal Care Center (3705 Manslick Rd.) to get the process started! You can
email LMAS Foster Coordinator Stephanie Jackson at Stephanie.jackson@louisvilleky.gov
to begin fostering to adopt Bianca. It’ll be one of the best decisions you make
this year!
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 Two-year-old Wren spent most of his life fending for
himself, until a nice family took him in off the streets. Sadly, when his mom
became ill, she was forced to surrender him to Louisville Metro Animal
Services. Wren has been in the LMAS shelter for for about four months, and he is TERRIFIED. An LMAS employee put this note
in our system regarding Wren: "Cat is very sweet, but nervous of the new
surroundings." Please save this guy! He is FREE to an approved adopter. He
has been neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Be a hero. Adopt a shelter pet.
Stop by the LMAS Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Rd.) to meet Wren!
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June 10 - Metro Arts Center Super Sale
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The Metro Arts Center is hosting a STUPENDOUS Art Sale on Saturday, June
10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There will be pottery,
painting and jewelry for sale by Metro Arts Center artists, as well as art
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June 10 Louisville
Metro Repair Affair
  New Directions is dedicated to creating safe and habitable homes
for low-income, elderly and disabled homeowners. One of the most visible ways
we accomplish this mission is through our Repair Affair program. Repair Affair
mobilizes community-wide resources and volunteer support to assist these
vulnerable homeowners with essential home repairs.
The focus of Repair Affair is on home safety, security,
weatherization and neighborhood stability. By simply installing hand rails,
fixing broken steps, or making modifications to accommodate a wheel chair we
can make it possible for a senior or disabled homeowner to remain independently
in their own home. Best of all the assistance is completely free to the
recipients.
Join the hundreds of volunteers for the June 10 Louisville event. Visit http://www.ndhc.org/programs-repair/ to
volunteer or donate.
June 10 - "Moving
Day" Walk for Parkinson's
 Moving
Day Louisville is more than just a walk. It highlights “movement” and exercise
as a symbol of hope and progress because of its essential role in treating
Parkinson’s disease. This event features the unique stations such as yoga, tai
chi, dance and much more. Whether you take part on a team or join as an
individual, you’ll get a chance to move with thousands of supporters who share
a common goal – to help beat Parkinson’s.
Moving Day Louisville
is June 10 from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Waterfront Park, Brown-Forman
Amphitheater. To register or for more information go online www.movingdaylouisville.org.
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June 11 - CycLOUvia on Frankfort Avenue
 Cyclouvia will transform The Avenue into a paved park where
people of all ages and backgrounds can walk, bike, dance, skate, or participate
in any other physical activity on public spaces that are always there but are
normally reserved for automobiles. The street will be closed to motorized
traffic from Stilz Avenue to Pope Street with cross traffic allowed at Ewing
Avenue under traffic control officer supervision from 2 to 6 p.m. on
Sunday, June 11. Cyclouvia will promote healthy lifestyles and alternative
modes of transportation. The Crescent Hill Library at 2762 Frankfort Avenue,
will be open special hours during the event. Cyclouvia is FREE and open to the
public.
June 11 - 23rd Annual
Waggin' Trail Festival for the Animals to benefit the Kentucky Humane Society
 The 23rd Annual Waggin’ Trail Festival
for the Animals to benefit the Kentucky Humane Society will be Sunday, June 11
from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 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
June 13 - Start Fresh on the path to financial stability
June 14 - The Cat's Meow fundraiser to benefit Alley Cat Advocates
 Join us for Alley Cat Advocates’ 10th Annual The Cat’s Meow, our largest annual fundraiser. The event is Wednesday, June 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Copper & Kings Distillery. Enjoy a casual evening of delicious food provided by a variety of local eateries: Bistro 1860, Bristol Bar & Grill, Buck’s Restaurant, Bistro 301, The Silver Dollar, and Wiltshire Pantry. Guests will be entertained by the musical stylings of the Wowuwoo Showband. More details are at http://alleycatadvocates.org/ac-events/10th-annual-cats-meow/
June 15 - Youth Chat with LMPD
 The next Youth Chat with LMPD will be June 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the South Louisville Community Center at 2911 Taylor Blvd featuring the 4th Division Mounted Patrol.
Youth Chat with LMPD is a
series of public open-dialogue discussions that allow youth 25 and under
to hear from - and talk with - local law enforcement officials to
establish better relationships and mutual understanding. Learn about
the variety of things that Louisville Metro police officers do. Each
session will be co-moderated by local youth.
Everyone is invited to come
out to be a part of this unique opportunity, and bring their friends.
June 17 - give input on the Develop Louisville Comprehensive Plan
 Develop
Louisville staff has been engaging with the public on an update to the
Comprehensive Plan.
June 17, the final Community Forum will provide the public with an opportunity to view and to comment
on the work done so far. This forum will be at 1 p.m. at the Louisville Urban League at 1535 West Broadway.
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June 17 - Family Farm and Forage Day at Riverside, the Farnsley Moremen Landing
A fun – and free – family event will take place on the banks of the Ohio
River in southwest Louisville on Saturday, June 17 as Riverside, the
Farnsley-Moremen Landing hosts “Family Farm and Forage Day” from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. The event will explore historic and present-day farming with a variety of
children’s activities, workshops, talks and booths.
Families can enjoy a milking demonstration; a farm animal petting zoo;
horse-drawn wagon tours, barrel train rides as well as demonstrations on
beekeeping, raising chickens, cultivating beneficial garden insects, growing
fruit trees and more.
Free Summer Movies at
the Iroquois Amphitheater
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