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Registration
for Metro Parks and Recreation fall athletic leagues has been extended by
one week and will now close on Friday, September 1. League play will
begin the week of September 11. Spots are still available for league play in
basketball, softball, volleyball, flag football, kickball and dodgeball.
For more information on schedules, sites and times, click here.
To pre-register for an Athletic League, participants can use this online
form: Adult Leagues Pre-Registration. Payment
can be made over the phone with credit card (Mastercard/Visa), or in person, by
cash, check or credit card, at the Athletics Office located at the Metro Parks
and Recreation Athletic Office at the Cyril Allgeier Community Center, 4101 Cadillac
Court.
Payment
must be made in full at the time of registration in order to reserve team’s
place for the season. Registrations after the deadline will be subject to a $35
late registration processing fee.
For more information, call 502/574-4515.
 There
will be no residential garbage, recycling or yard waste collection within the
Louisville Metro Urban Services District (former Louisville city limits) on
Monday September 4 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Collection through
the week will be delayed by one day beginning with the regular Monday pickups
occurring on Tuesday.
Residents
who rely on private haulers for garbage, recycling and yard waste collection
should consult those haulers about holiday collection schedules.
Also,
Jefferson County staffed recycling, hazardous waste and waste reduction
facilities will be closed on Saturday September 2 in recognition of the
holiday and closed on Monday as usual.
 The Louisville Metro Police Foundation and the River City FOP
Lodge No. 614 will host a benefit for the family of Officer Nick Rodman to
honor his memory and provide for his family.
There are several ticket options for you to support:
- Single Adult Ticket - $25 - includes reserved seating,
dinner, cash bar, free parking and a thank you gift
- 8 Person Table - $200 - includes reserved seating for
8, dinner, cash bar, free parking
- General Admission - $10 - includes general seating,
dinner, cash bar, and free parking.
Purchase your tickets to
support the Rodman Family here.
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 Environmental AmeriCorps Position Openings
Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation is looking seeking 14
AmeriCorps members for the following four positions: Land Management
Technician, Education Program Assistant, and Volunteer Program Assistant. These
positions are year-long, full-time commitments from September 1st 2017 to
August 31st 2018.
For more information about the position, please go to this
link: https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/parks/americorp_general_posting-1_new.pdf. If you have any
questions, please contact Laura Ryan at laura.ryan@louisvilleky.gov.
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Public Comment Period for New Fare Collection System Begins
In December 2016, TARC selected SPX Genfare, a new vendor, to
implement an innovative Automated Fare Collection System (AFCS). The new system
will replace the farebox that has been used on TARC buses for the last 25
years.
Starting today, TARC will be collecting public comment on a
proposed fare collection policy. There will be many ways to comment including
eight (8) public meetings hosted by TARC where attendees are invited to provide
feedback.
The new fare collection system will allow passengers to pay for
their rides with the tap of a smartcard as they board a TARC bus. Fares will
not increase and cash – exact fare – will still be an option for payment.
The new smart cards will replace all paper products - tickets,
passes and paper transfer slips throughout the system, except on TARC3.
Electronic transfers between routes will be available after launch.
Passes purchased under the new policy will be activated after the
first use, unlike current passes which are activated on specific calendar
day(s). TARC also plans to offer new products like the 7-day pass with the new
system.
The TARC3 paratransit service will not be part of the initial
system change, but is expected to be phased in at a later time.
TARC has planned Open Houses in various communities to gather as
much public comment as possible. Below are meeting locations, times and dates
and other ways to comment on the fare collection system and policy for those
who cannot attend.
“Now is the time to weigh in and have your voice heard while the
system is being designed,” says Executive Director Barry Barker. “We’ll
continue to provide information as work progresses and decisions are made.”
Details about the plans, including a draft of the fare policy that
will govern the new system are available at ridetarc.org. Comments will be carefully
reviewed and considered by the TARC Board of Directors before the new fare
policy and other fare collection system decisions are finalized.
For more information please contact TARC Customer Service at
502-585-1234 or by email at info@ridetarc.org.
Public Comment Open Houses:
- Tuesday, Aug. 15 - TARC Union Station, 1000 West
Broadway, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., TARC Route #23
- Tuesday, Aug. 15 - Bon Air Library - 2816 Del Rio
Place, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.; On-site Spanish Interpreter, TARC Route #23
- Wednesday, Aug. 16 - Nia Center, 2900 West Broadway, 8
a.m. - 10 a.m., TARC Route #23
- Wednesday, Aug. 16 - LFPL Shawnee Branch, 3912 West
Broadway, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., TARC Routes #23, #27
- Thursday, Aug. 17 - LFPL Main Branch, 301 York St., 11
a.m. - 1 p.m., TARC Routes #4, #6, #23
- Thursday, Aug. 17- Kroger Marketplace, 4915 Dixie
Highway, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., TARC Route #18
- Friday, Aug. 18 - LFPL Iroquois Branch, 601 West
Woodlawn, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., On-site Spanish Interpreter, TARC Route #4
- Tuesday, Aug. 22 - LFPL South Central Regional Library
(previously Okolona Branch), 7300 Jefferson Boulevard, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.,
TARC Routes #18, #62
- Wednesday, Aug. 23 - New Albany Floyd County Public
Library, 180 W. Spring St., New Albany, IN, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., TARC Routes
#71, #83
- Tuesday, Sept. 5 - LFPL South Central Regional Library
(previously Okolona Branch) 7300 Jefferson Boulevard, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. TARC
Routes #18, #62
- Wednesday Sept. 6 - New Albany Floyd County Public
Library, 180 W. Spring St., New Albany, IN, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. TARC Routes
#71, #83
Stop by our booth at any of the
following events to submit comments:
- Aug. 12 - Unity Jam West End School - Darrell Griffith
Gym, 3628 Virginia Ave., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., TARC Routes #19 and #25
- Aug. 17 – 27 - Kentucky State Fair - South Wing, 9 a.m.
- 8 p.m.
- Aug. 22 - Shively Job Fair, Shively City Hall, 1901
Park Rd., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Sept. 1 – Sept. 4 - WorldFest - Belvedere, Sept. 4
- Mayor’s Bike, Hike and Paddle - Waterfront
Other public comment
opportunities through September 8:
E-mail: info@ridetarc.org
Phone: 502-561-5112; TTY:
502-213-3240
Mail: TARC, 1000 W. Broadway,
Louisville, KY 40203 (Attn: Janene Grantz)
Social: Facebook or Twitter
(@ridetarc)
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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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
 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
 A History of British Bunnies
Saturday, September 02, 2017 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Did you know that all domesticated rabbits are descended from European rabbits? Learn about the history and care of pet rabbits in England and the United States. Meet a couple of live bunnies too! Ages 7+
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Tuesday, September 05, 2017 - 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Calling all Gryffindors, Ravenclaws, Hufflepuffs, and Slytherins, join us for some butterbeer, treats, activities, and a screening of the film; costumes are encouraged! Watch as Harry, Ron and Hermione search for Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes in their effort to destroy the Dark Lord as the final battle rages on at Hogwarts. Directed by David Yates, this film is rated PG-13.
Beatles Dance Party for Kids!
Saturday, September 09, 2017 - 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Twist and Shout with us as we celebrate the band from Liverpool with Beatles songs, dancing, bubbles and parachute play! Shake your sillies out with us! All ages
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