District 13 Grapevine July 7, 2017

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Vicki Aubrey Welch

601 W Jefferson Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Phone: 502.574.1113
Fax: 502.574.4422

 

 

Kevin Triplett

Legislative Assistant

Phone: 502.574.3458

kevin.triplett@louisvilleky.gov

 

District 13 Website

 

Metro Council 13

Updated District 13 Map

Map of all affected areas

General redistricting info

Key Community Contacts:

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Dare to Care Food Bank

First Baptist Church of Fairdale 413 Fairdale Road 

Wednesdays - 

4:00 to 6:45 pm

Phone:  368-9053

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Derby City Eagles Club

Fish Fry every Friday, 5:30-8PM; Karaoke 8pm-Midnight, 201 Outer Loop; Open to the public

Phone: 363-2241

 

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Fairdale Lions Club
Fish Fry every 2nd Friday of the month, 11:00am-7:00pm.
Phone:  368-3479


Metro Council Website

 

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Check Crime on a Map by clicking HERE.

Sign up for crime alerts from LMPD by clicking HERE

You are receiving this email because you have contacted my office in the past.  Please feel free to use or share information from this publication as needed, and to forward it to others who may want to sign up for District 13's e-news.   If you have questions, comments or suggestions, please call 574-1113 or email barbara.nichols@louisvilleky.gov.  



FROM VICKI'S DESK


FREE Fridayfest Concert TONIGHT!

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Caribou (Pop/Rock)

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Coal Mine Canary (Acoustic Rock) 

Friday, July 7

Highview Park

6:00pm-10:00pm

All shows are free to attend. Bring a cooler, picnic basket or grab some food from Smok'n Cantina, the LMPD Grill.

People are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the show.

Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries will be collecting canned goods at each show.  

Highview Park is located at 7201 Outer Loop. Please enter through Briscoe Lane. 

Remaining Shows:

For the most up to date information on FridayFest visit the FridayFest Facebook Page


Rep. Yarmuth Announces "Health Care Town Hall Meeting" July 9

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Update for Town Hall Meeting:

  • Health Care Meeting
  • Sunday July 9
  • 3:00 - 4:30 pm (doors open at 2:00pm)
  • Bellarmine University Knights Hall 
  • Knights Way
  • Lou., Ky. 40205

COMMUNITY


Annual Ice Cream Social July 9 at Riverside

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"Taste of South Louisville" Tickets Now on Sale

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Taste of South Louisville 

Tickets:

  • Saturday, August 19, 2017 
  • Early bird –  June 30 Through July 22  $35
  • Advance ticket – July 23 Through August 18  $40
  • Event day August 19 – at door  $45
  • Location:  Churchill Downs Millionaires Row, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Purchase your ticket at the ministries office, 415 ½ w. Ashland avenue, Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  (every Wednesday 1:00-3:30 p.m. Only)

Online tickets at www.slcm.org available now until August 19, cutoff 5:00 p.m.

Hosted by Churchill Downs, premier lead sponsor is Louisville Gas & Electric.  Champion sponsors are South End Metro Council And Save A Lot.

 For information, contact Joyce Whalin, South Louisville Community Ministries, 502/361-7763 


New Cut Rd Mural Reveal July 15

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The mural that is being developed on New Cut Road in partnership between Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey WelchLouisville Visual Art and Center For Neighborhoods is ready to begin.  You will start seeing an artist at 5710 New Cut Road-- South of the railroad tracks starting on July 8th.

If you would like to see the design reveal, attend on July 15th!

  • Saturday, July 15  
  • 2 PM - 3:30 PM 
  • Antioch Church, 7315 Southside Dr, Louisville, Kentucky 40214

3 “Free Family Swim Thursday Nights” Remain at Fairdale Pool July 13, 20 & 27

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3 Sun Valley "Free Family Swim Tuesday Nights" Remain - July 11, 18 & 25

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3 "Free Senior Swim Thursday Mornings" Remain - July 13, 20 & 27


2017 Cultural Pass Through August 12

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The Cultural Pass provides free access to many of Greater Louisville’s arts and cultural institutions for children of Metro Louisville.  The Pass is valid for one-time general admission at each of the participating institutions and is valid from June 3 to August 12.  

The Little Loomhouse can be visited on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 328 Kenwood Hill Rd. Call 367-4792 for information.

The 2017 Cultural Pass may be picked up at any Louisville Free Public Library branch along with the Summer Reading Program.  Pass holders can register and track the progress of your Cultural Pass online at www.lfpl.org/culturalpass.  


TARC Summer Youth Pass Good Until August 31

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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.

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.


Altitude Trampoline Park Offers Summer Fun Sessions

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Altitude offers 6 three day sessions which includes access to the entire park and activities provided by our entire staff.  Lunch, drink and snack will be provided.  Weekly sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 4:00pm.  Call 502-449-9952 to register and for information.


Farmer's Lane Closure

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Contractors will be closing Farmers Lane next Wednesday, July 5th, at the creek as shown on the map below.  The road will be closed to through traffic but available only to residents.  All residents will be able to access their homes either from Fairdale Road or National Turnpike.  

Proper signage will be up in advance and the road is scheduled to reopen prior to start of JCPS on August 16th.


BUSINESS CORNER


DABA Networking Activity July 12


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  • July 12 5:30 -7:00pm
  • Mike Linnig’s 9308 Cane Run Rd. 40258
  • Dinner is $10 for Non-prepaid members or guests.
  • RSVP to www.dixieaba.com
  • by Monday 12noon  July 10th

Speakers:  Metro Council Members

Vicki Welch D13 & Rick Blackwell D12

David Yates D25, (tentative)

SLBA July 20 Networking & Meeting

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  • July 20, 2017
  • 12noon – 1:00pm
  • Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hopsital 1850 Bluegrass Ave.
  • Speaker:  Rachel McMahan, Business First
  • Lunch – Penn Station East Coast Subs
  • RSVP at www.slba-lou.org


L.I.B.A. Member Event July 12

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Weird Networking

A LIBA Member Event

Louisville Public Media - 619 S 4th Street
Wednesday July 12th
8:30 - 10:00 am
RSVP HERE Today!

Join us for a speed networking event - LIBA style! This has been an extremely popular event in the past so we are doing it again. At our weird networking event, you will meet lots of LIBA members in a 'speed dating' style event that includes some fun questions as well. We will have a moderator who will guide us as we take turns telling each other about our businesses. We'll have some light breakfast items available provided by Noosh Nosh


Job Training & Postings

Become A Firefighter

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Now Hiring!

Would you like a chance to serve your community by becoming a member of Louisville's Bravest? We are now hiring for the position of firefighter!

Louisville Metro Fire & Rescue is accepting applications for the Fire Recruit Class. Click here to apply.

For complete job description and requirements CLICK HERE.


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Want to move quickly to earn credentials and get a better job?

The Manufacturing Training and Employment Connection (M-TEC) is a new, intensive 2-week program where you can earn multiple certificates valued by manufacturing employers and make connections that lead to job opportunities. 

The M-TEC training is free but classes for June and July are filling up fast. To register now call (502) 276-9711 Ext. 4001.

Upcoming M-TEC classes: 

  • July 17 - 28
  • Oct. 9 - 20
  • Dec. 4 - 15

    Click here for a complete list of new training courses, including the one-month Certified Production Technician (CPT) courses offered later this year. 


    ETSY Craft Entrepreneurship Program Summer Classes Begin July 10

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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– 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


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    Career Calculator helping thousands of local students, job seekers chart their paths

    This new web app gives users an intuitive and accurate way to explore possible careers based on occupation, salary, and college degree. 

    The Career Calculator is being used in schools, career centers and libraries across the Louisville region.

    Links to Workforce Resources