Thanks to Officers Brittany Rausch and Jessica Morrison for their hard work in pulling together National Night Out at Wyandotte Park. Several hundred enjoyed the police displays and interacted with police officers in the dunking booth, basketball, etc. Councilwoman Marianne Butler is pictured with Eileen and Joyce who came to enjoy the evening and meet the officers that patrol their neighborhood.

Upcoming Events at the Iroquois Amphitheater

91.9 WFPK Presents An Evening with

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band

Sunday, August 6th
Doors: 6:30 P.M. / Show: 7:30 P.M.

For ticket information click on www.iroquoisamphitheater.com

Full Contact Karaoke

Friday, August 11th
Doors: 6:30 P.M. / Show: 8:00 P.M.

Unleash your inner Rock Star! Sing all your favorite songs with a live band. For ticket information for this event or any events at the Amphitheater go to www.iroquoisamphitheater.com

Upcoming District 15 Paving

Below is the list of paving projects scheduled for the week of August 7, 2017. The schedule is subject to change due to weather and operational factors.

Churchman Avenue from Bluegrass Avenue to Hazelwood Avenue

Dellwood Avenue from end to end

Carrico Avenue from Taylor Blvd to Lentz Avenue

YMCA Safe Place "Together 4 Teen Tour"

Wednesday, August 9th
Noon to 1 P.M.
YMCA Safe Place Building, 2400 Crittenden Drive
YMCA Safe Place is holding a "Together 4 Teen Tour". This tour showcases our community's only 24-hour shelter for homeless & runaway teens and other programs focused on young people in crisis! A lite lunch will be provided.

Upcoming Events at the South Central Neighborhood Place

Becoming Weight Wise
Thursday, August 10th
Noon – 1 P.M.
4255 Hazelwood Ave
It’s not easy to manage body weight. This course will allow self-discovery, skill building and support can help you learn about weight control. This program is based on approaches that are promising ways to achieve better health. Sponsored by Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness. For additional information call 313-4089.

Sodexo Hiring Opportunities
Monday, August 14th
9 A.M. – 1 P.M.
4255 Hazelwood Ave
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. For more information call 574-4516.

Legal Aid
Wednesday, August 16th
10 A.M. - 12 P.M.
A Legal Aid Society staff member will be on hand to answer questions, talk about cases that Legal Aid handles and provide referrals. For additional information call 485-7130.

2017 Kentucky State Fair!

Thursday, August 17th through Sunday, August 27th! The Kentucky State Fair is an 11-day celebration of the history, heritage and culture of the Bluegrass State. For complete information about times, events, admission, etc... go to www.kystatefair.org

Light Up Riverport Golf Scramble at the Iroquois Golf Course

It’s that time of year again! The 17th annual RBA Light-up Riverport Golf Scramble will be held at the Iroquois Golf Course, on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Proceeds from the Light-up Riverport Golf Scramble will be used to pay the annual costs of Riverport street lighting. This annual event helps keep our employees safe and our facilities secure! Breakfast will be served beginning at 6:30am followed by a shotgun start at 7:00am. When the last team returns from play we’ll enjoy lunch and a presentation of trophies and door prizes. For more information, visit the RBA website here.

Neighborhood Institute Fall Classes and Hiring Opportunities

The Center for Neighborhoods are now accepting applications for Neighborhood Institute Fall 2017! Classes will meet at the:
Center For Neighborhoods head-quarters, 507 S. 3rd Street
August 26th - November 9th
Every Thursday, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
*(Dinner provided.)*

Please click HERE to for more information or to apply for the Fall 2017 class. The application deadline for Neighborhood Institute Fall 2017 is 12:00PM on Friday, August 11th, 2017.

PLUS:

Center For Neighborhoods is hiring:
Senior Neighborhood Liaison & Neighborhood Liaison
CFN is seeking qualified applicants for the positions of Senior Neighborhood Liaison and Neighborhood Liaison. These full time positions assist with outreach and technical assistance to existing and prospective neighborhood organizations to empower neighborhood leadership and support the coordination and facilitation of neighborhood improvement efforts to enhance quality of life throughout Metro Louisville. Click HERE for more details.

Did you know homeowner’s insurance does not cover flood damage?

MSD wants you to know that anyone in Louisville Metro can purchase flood insurance and even though flood insurance isn’t always required, people outside the mapped floodplain can still be at risk. Over 20% of all National Flood Insurance Program flood insurance claims are from areas outside the mapped high-risk areas. Just a few inches of water from a flood can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage. Protect yourself and your home by calling your insurance agent to learn more about flood insurance or by going to www.floodsmart.gov.

Kentucky AG's office warns of sham organization "fundraising" for veterans

Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear is warning Kentuckians to be aware of a sham fundraising organization, “Coalition for Veterans of America.”
   Beshear’s Office of Senior Protection verified the organization is a sham claiming to seek donations to help cover Veterans Affairs medical bills and aid homeless veterans.
   Beshear wants Kentuckians who would like to support deserving veterans and their families to do so without being victimized.
   “Our veterans and their families deserve respect and safeguards from scammers,” Beshear said. “To make sure our veterans and legitimate veteran organizations receive donations, I am asking Kentuckians to beware of this scam and take time to verify a charity before making a donation."
   Donors who are not familiar with a charitable organization can verify official organizations on CharityNavigator.org. The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection website offers research tools, including a list of active charitable giving campaigns in Kentucky.

Income-eligible senior citizens shop at area Farmers' Markets with some help from SFMNP

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides income eligible seniors with $28 in checks per season to purchase fresh, unprocessed, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs at nine area approved farmers markets. Apply at any Neighborhood Place (click here for locations), Dosker Manor Apartments, Dare to Care at 3360 Commerce Center Place, or Louisville Metro Health and Wellness at 400 East Gray Street. Click here for more details on the program.

Interested in Starting a Neighborhood Watch Program?

Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program with neighbors watching out for each other. If you are concerned about crime or want to start a Neighborhood Watch where you live, go to https://louisvilleky.gov/government/police/start-neighborhood-watch-program.

95 or 65 Gallon Recycle Carts available for $25 for District 15 residents!

Councilwoman Butler is participating in the discounted recycle cart program with Solid Waste and District 15 residents can benefit. The 95-gallon and 65-gallon recycling carts are available for District 15 residents for only $25 -- this is a 50% discount off the cost. To order your recycle cart call Solid Waste Management (SWMS) at 574-3571 or download the form here:
https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/public_works/pdf_files/3-8-17_garbageandrecyclingcart_recyclingbin_95-65.pdf Then mail in the completed form and $25 to SWMS at:
Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management
Attn: Collection Division
600 Meriwether Avenue
Louisville, KY 40217-1146