The Food Literacy Project held an open house at the Iroquois Garden on Friday. Several groups are growing vegetables that are sold at Sav A Lot and they have planted fruit trees. Councilwoman Butler is pictured with Dr. Pauline Mukeshimana with Gate of Hope Ministries International. She works with refugees at Hope Community Farm at Iroquois Garden.

Upcoming Iroquois Amphitheater Events

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 go to www.iroquoisamphitheater.com

FREE Movies Under the Stars presents - "SING"

Saturday, August 12
Doors: 7:30 P.M. / Show: 8:30 P.M.
Rated "PG"

Admission is FREE!

FREE Monday Movies presents - "The Legend of Tarzan"

Monday, July 17th
Doors: 7:30 P.M. / Show: 8:30 P.M.
Rated "PG-13"

Admission is FREE!

91.9 WFPK Presents

"Belle and Sebastian" with special guest "Julien Baker"

Thursday, August 17th
Doors: 6:30 P.M. / Show: 8:00 P.M.

For ticket information for this show or any other Amphitheater event go to www.iroquoisamphitheater.com

Upcoming South Central Neighborhood Place Events

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.

The Kentucky State Fair & Job Opportunities!

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

Also: The fair is hiring both online and in person. About 750 workers are needed. For more information about available jobs at the fair head to www.kystatefair.org and click on "Jobs" at the bottom of the page!

Seven Sense Festival 2017

Louisville's Seven Sense Festival, two days of music, craft booze and humanitarianism, has announced its daily lineups. The festival will have a new home this year, moving from South Preston Street to Swiss Hall/Swiss Park, 719 Lynn St. That's less than a block away from the original site, and being off-street allowed organizers to expand to two days. Zanzabar will still host an indoor stage while Swiss Hall and Swiss Park will each have stages. Food will be provided by Holy Molé Taco Truck, Country Loves Breakfast, The Celtic Pig, Red Top Gourmet Hotdogs, SnoWhat Snoballs, Smok'N Cantina, and Momma's Mustard, Pickles & BBQ. Booze will include offerings from Larceny Bourbon, Bell's Brewery, Lunazul Tequila, Tito's Handmade Vodka and Evan Williams. The Seven Sense proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Haven and Musician’s Emergency Resource Foundation. Advance two-day passes are available now for $15, a 50-percent discount. Tickets will be available at the door for $15 per day. For additional information go to www.sevensensefest.com

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

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.

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.

Harbor House: Home Sweet Home Cleaning Service

Need help with light housekeeping chores? Let Harbor House Home Sweet Home help! We are an insured and certified cleaning service for our community. Let “Little Chores Open Doors!” and help us help you. Our mission is to empower individuals with disabilities and their families to lead fulfilled and productive lives. Light the Way for people with disabilities. For more information, contact Karen Fallon at 751-3212.

Riverlink Transponders Available at Thorntons Locations

Reloadable transponders available at convenient locations in Louisville and Jeffersonville! Drivers have another option for purchasing RiverLink transponders. RiverLink starter kits are now sold at all Thorntons locations in Louisville and Jeffersonville. The starter kit includes a RiverLink prepaid transponder that can be used on the three tolled bridges connecting Louisville and Southern Indiana, a reload card and a RiverLink customer agreement. Drivers do not need to register their transponder or their car to use the prepaid transponder. They simply need to purchase the kit and activate it at the store register. The RiverLink starter kit can be found with other prepaid cards and gift cards in Thorntons.

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

MetroTV moving to Channel 184

Spectrum, a local cable television service provider, has begun to make changes to their system to increase security. As a result, some channels will change in the coming month as the upgrades are completed. MetroTV, the local government channel that gives you access to Council meetings, special events, and other city information, will move from its current location on Channel 25 to Channel 184. If you have any questions or issues receiving MetroTV on your television, please contact Spectrum Cable via their website at www.spectrum.com