District 10 E-News

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Councilman
Pat Mulvihill

City Hall
601 W. Jefferson Street
502-574-1110


Metro Call: 311 or 574-5000

Air Pollution: 574-6000

Animal Services: 363-6609 or 361-1318

Louisville Forward/Economic Development: 574-4140

Planning & Design Services: 574-6230

Community Services & Revitalization: 574-4377

Public Works: 574-5810

TARC: 585-1234

PARC: 569-6222

Legal Aid: 584-1254

IPL (Code Enforcement): 574-3321

Congressman John Yarmuth: 582-5129

Solid Waste Management (SWMS): 574-3571

Metro Parks: 456-8100

Metro Police: (Non Emergency) 574-7111 or 574-2111

LMPD 4th Division: 574-7010

LMPD 5th Division: 574-7636

LMPD 6th Division: 574-2187

Anonymous Tipline:574-LMPD (5673)

Metro Safe: 572-3460 or 574-7111

Vacant & Public Property Administration 574-4016

Your State Representative or State Senator: 
http://www.lrc.ky.gov



District 10 news


Schnitzelbzurg tree project volunteers needed

From Louisville Grows: The trees will be planted November 11, but preparation starts now, and your help is needed. 

Please check out the links below so that we know when to expect you and for what!  It's all fun and training is provided!

Schnitzelburg Canvassing for Tree Homes - Four dates, Thursday and Saturdays the next two weeks to walk door to door.  Also a data entry night!

Schnitzelburg Tree Adoption Form - Want to adopt a tree or know someone who does?  Fill out this form or pass on this link.

Schnitzelburg Planting Preparation - Tree delivery and staging the Tuesday through Thursday before the Saturday planting event.

Schnitzelburg Tree Planting Event - LOTS of important roles to help make the day successful!

For more information on Louisville Grows, visit http://www.louisvillegrows.org/


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)  


District 10 events


June 23 & 24 - Holy Family Summer Picnic

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The Holy Family Summer Picnic is June 23 and 24, beginning with 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!


Every Saturday - Schnitzelburg Community Farmers Market

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Greg from Talking Trees Gardens reports that the first round of starburst carrots are ready for the Schnitzelburg Community Farmers Market. 

Greg gave the SCFM Facebook page a little carrot history: carrots were not originally orange. They were bred that way for Dutch royalty and the color stuck. Eating all three colors together has its advantages, as each color of carrot has specific beneficial vitamin characteristics. 

The Schnitzelburg Community Farmers Market is at 1481 South Shelby Street, every Saturday, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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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.


The Center will be closed next week for St. Elizabeth Church Bible school. 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


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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. 


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.

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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.


Louisville Metro news


HIV Testing Week 

HIV testing week flyer


National HIV Testing Week is June 25 – July 1.  Public Health and Wellness will be working with several partners to promote and offer free, instant testing at several sites across the city.

To view a larger version of the above graphic, and for more information on HIV and testing, click here

HIV is a preventable disease, and is too often discovered at an advanced stage. Identifying persons early in infection and providing them with appropriate counseling, education, and linkage to care are necessary steps to controlling HIV.


TARC Summer Youth Pass now on sale

TARC

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 available now. 

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 to August 31.

All TARC buses are equipped with bicycle racks that can provide greater mobility. 

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.


New Farmers Market Association and Guide to Local Food Resources

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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 

VOA Addiction Recovery flyer

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


Become a Foster Grandparent! 

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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.


LouVelo bike share program 

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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

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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

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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 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.


Have a small business or want to start one? Louisville Forward is here to help

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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.


ETSY Craft Entrepreneurship Program July Classes

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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 July session include:

  • July 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
  •  All classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays 
  • Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway
  • 4 to 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


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 sites: 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. 

Sites are 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

LMAS Bella

Meet Miss Bella! You will never again have a dull moment with this peppy gal by your side. She is a lovable little girl who craves attention. She enjoys giving kisses and will fill your heart with love. She's sure to keep you smiling. Bella is two years old and has been spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. Her adoption fee is $100. Open your heart to this little princess and save her from shelter life at Louisville Metro Animal Services! Stop by the LMAS Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Road) to meet this tiny gal and add her to your family. 


Fred the kitten

Fred is a rambunctious little fellow. His hobbies include playing, playing and more playing. Fred is very curious about the world and wants you to show him all the fun it has to offer! He is a sweet boy who can’t wait to be the latest addition to someone’s family. Will you please rescue this three-month-old from the shelter? Meet him at Louisville Metro Animal Services’ Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg. Rd.) Fred has been neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.


Alley Cat Advocates can help get unowned cats fixed and vaccinated at no cost to caretakers

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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, and spraying stop.


Free senior exercise classes at Francis Center 

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  • The Francis Center at 3042 Hikes Lane will offer exercise classes for seniors in the cafeteria starting Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. Although the classes are geared to those 60 and over, anyone is welcome.
  • 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

Louisville Metro events


June 24 - Fan Fair for local seniors and disabled residents

Fan Fair flyer

On June 24, a “Fan Fair” will be held from 8 a.m. to noon to distribute fans at The Edison Center at 701 West Ormsby Avenue. Fans will be available for seniors 60 and older, as well as to individuals with physical disabilities, on a first-come, first-served basis.  

Fan Fair qualifications:

  • Person 60 years or older
  • OR documentation verified by a physician of a 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 to provide basic health checks and information from local resources and a "Take Back" Prescription Drug Toss event sponsored by the Louisville Metro Center for Public Health & Wellness and LMPD.  


Shakespeare in the Park returns to Central Park

Ky Shakespeare logo

Kentucky Shakespeare brings "Shakespeare in the Park" back to Central Park with the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival for another great summer season of The Bard's work. 

From May 31 to August 13, you can enjoy some of Shakespeare's plays for FREE!

For more information about the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, visit their website at www.kyshakespeare.com


Free Summer Movies at the Iroquois Amphitheater

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July 2 - Buy Local Fair

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The Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) will host the (rescheduled) 9th Annual Buy Local Fair on Sunday, July 2 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Louisville Water Tower Park. Presented by Louisville Water Company, admission to the Buy Local Fair is free and parking is $5 per vehicle, or free for bicycle parking.

The fair will include 180 booths from a variety of local businesses, artists and craftspeople, community organizations, and farmers, as well as live music, The Trend Appliances cooking competition, a cocktail competition, food and drink vendors, a ValuMarket craft beer tent, Cox’s Back Porch area for the grownups and a children’s area as well.

The mission of the Buy Local Fair is to provide a venue that fosters cooperation, cross-pollination and strength in numbers for locally-owned, independent entities. A study conducted in Louisville showed that for every $100 spent, $55 remains circulating when spent at a local, independent business (whereas only $14 when spent with a chain).  For more information, visit www.keeplouisvilleweird.com/buylocalfair


July 6 - Capturing Ali's Spirit: Creating a City of Peace and Safety" community conversation

Capturing Ali's Spirit flyer

Part of the I Am Ali Festival, "Capturing Ali's Spirit: Creating a City of Peace and Safety" community conversation will be Thursday, July 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ali Center. The conversation will be followed by a reception. 

After Muhammad Ali's death and during the weeklong memorial in 2016, the city experienced peace, with no homicides. This conversation will explore how we capture that spirit year round. 

Please RSVP to Janice.Cates@louisvilleky.gov

For information on the I Am Ali Festival, go to alicenter.org


July 8 - Louisville Parks Foundation Columns & Cocktails fundraiser at Central Park

LPF fundraiser


The Louisville Parks Foundation is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization which inspires donors to invest in Louisville's more than 120 public parks and recreational facilities ~ For present and future generations.

The purpose of LPF is to identify, and strengthen financial support for park improvements and environmental improvement strategies through corporate, civic and citizen participation. This is accomplished by in-kind and financial gifts through grants, corporate sponsorships, wills, memorials and other contributions as identified by the foundation.

Support LPF and ahve a great time, by attending their upcoming event, Columns & Cocktails - get tickets here


July 22 - Louisville Grows Garden Gala

Louisville Grows Garden Gala


The Louisville Grows Team is excited to bring to you the 2nd Louisville Grows Garden Gala on Saturday, July 22nd, 2017 at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage (KCAAH). You’ll enjoy an evening of great local food, drinks, music, and a silent auction while supporting Louisville Grows’ innovative programs. 

Since 2009, Louisville Grows has been at the forefront of sustainable agriculture and local food production. People recognize the benefit of growing food in their own neighborhoods, and Louisville Grows helps these initiatives through education and providing resources to enable communities to be more self-sufficient. From promoting healthy food to building the green canopies of Louisville’s urban spaces, Louisville Grows is an organization that will continue to lead this city in a beneficial and sustainable direction.

For tickets, click here