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 advisement,
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. We have both farmers markets
and a Fresh Stop Market in Southwest Louisville:
South Points Farmers Market, 4148 Taylor Boulevard
PAYMENT: Cash, Credit Card,
SNAP
May 7 - September 24 SUNDAYS
10:00 am - 2:00 pm www.facebook.com/spfmky
Southwest Farmers Market, 10200
Dixie Hwy, Valley High School
PAYMENT:
Cash, Credit Card, SNAP May 27 - October SATURDAYS 9:00 am - 1:00 pm www.southwestfarmersmarket.com
Sun-Valley Fresh Stop
Market, Sun Valley Community Center 6505 Bethany Ln, 502.509.6770 June 7 -
October 25 Every other WEDNESDAY 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
http://www.newroots.org/ sun-valley-market.html
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National HIV Testing Week is June 25 – July 1. Metro Public Health
and Wellness will be working with several partners to promote and offer free
testing at several sites across the city.
HIV is a preventable disease. HIV prevention is a goal in
our community health improvement plan, Healthy Louisville 2020. HIV is
too often discovered at an advances stage. Identifying persons early in
infection and providing them with appropriate counseling, education, and
linkage to care are necessary steps to controlling HIV.
Free, instant HIV testing is available at several locations
throughout Louisville next week. Please see the schedule below.
 Once
again, Councilwoman Fowler is sponsoring Extended Swims at Sun Valley Park for
Families on Tuesday nights and Senior Citizens on Thursday mornings.
FAMILY
SWIM NIGHTS
WHEN:
Tuesdays, June 13th – July 25th from 6:00pm to 8pm
WHERE:
Sun Valley Pool (6505 Bethany Lane)
SENIOR
CITIZENS SWIM
WHEN:
Thursday, July 6th – July 27th from 11am to 1pm
WHERE:
Sun Valley Pool (6505 Bethany Lane)
**Please
note: Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No drop-offs
or unattended children will be permitted
 The Louisville Bats are hosting two types of Louisville Metro
Government Nights.
Metro Council Mondays: For this program, the Bats will host groups
and organizations doing the good of the community. This includes 12,000 total
tickets distributed for use on any of these Monday nights: June 19, July
17 and August 28. Examples include school fundraisers, charity
auctions, and several others.
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 and each group member
will get a voucher for a ticket, hot dog and soft drink. Examples include
mentoring organizations, social service agencies, and many more.
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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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
 **Due to inclement weather
on the original event date, the Buy Local Fair has been rescheduled for Sunday,
July 2**
The Buy Local Fair returns for its 9th year on Sunday, July 2nd
from 12n to 6pm at the Louisville Water Tower Park.
This local favorite will include more than 200 booths from a
variety of local businesses, artists and craftspeople, community organizations,
and farmers, as well as live music, Trend Appliances cooking competition, craft
cocktail competition, food and drink vendors, ValuMarket craft beer tent, Cox’s
Back Porch area for the grownups and a children’s area as well. Presented by
the Louisville Water Company, the event also gets major support from Amish
Hills Furniture and Louisville Metro Council.
Attendees may not have the local economy on their mind when
they’re buying the perfect birthday gift, or chowing on their favorite local
burger, but the Louisville Local Impact Study shows that the money spent will
circulate locally over 3 times more than when spent at a chain. And that’s the
beauty of the Buy Local Fair – building community while having a remarkable
experience.
Admission to the Buy Local
Fair is free and parking is $5 per vehicle (or free for bicycle parking). Visit
www.keeplouisvilleweird.com/buylocalfair
for more info.
 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 goes on sale Mon., May
22.
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.
By taking public transportation, young people can gain
self-confidence and become more self-reliant, important skills for lifelong
success, Barker said. 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.
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 The
Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue provides a means for all
Louisville/Jefferson County residents to properly dispose of tires and
household bulk waste including metals, appliances, electronics, tree limbs and
stumps up to three feet in diameter, unbagged yard waste, construction debris
and furniture. Up to three household junk items may be
dropped off at no charge per day. If there are more than three items a
fee will be charged according to the schedule below.
https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/public_works/pdf_files/wrc_prices_2-1-16.pdf
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Saturday 8 AM to 3 PM
 Join us for a unique day camp experience combining summer fun with nature-based science education activities. We offer a variety of camps for ages 5-15. Campers will take on the role of naturalist, scientist, and adventurer as they explore the forest and the creatures that inhabit it. Traditional summer camp fun will round out the experience, creating an adventure to remember for a lifetime!
Registration for Summer Camps.
 Superhero Plants & Insects: What's In Your Garden?
Saturday, June 24, 2017 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join the Jefferson County Master Gardeners for a show and tell of plants and insects with superhero traits like camouflage, night vision, shape-shifting, and more. Participants will also create a simple craft. Please call 933-0029 to sign up. Ages 5-12
Teen Movie Afternoon
Thursday, June 29, 2017 - 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Join us for snacks and The Incredibles. Ages 12+
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