Registration for the Brightside & Passport Health Plan Fall Community-Wide Cleanup is open!!   

The cleanup will take place on Saturday, October 21st with the suggested cleanup times of 8:00am – 12:00pm. (If the date we have set doesn't work for your group, that's OK, we will support any cleanup that takes place in the weeks surrounding October 21st.) 

REGISTER YOUR GROUP HERE!

All cleanup teams will receive bags and gloves at no cost, and the first 5,000 volunteers to register will also receive a free t-shirt. Brightside welcomes groups of all sizes, big and small and if you're not sure where you would like to hold your cleanup we can help with that too, just give us a call or send us an email and we will be happy to make a suggestion. 

Supply pick up will be held on Sunday, October 15th at the Iroquois Park Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Rd, 40214 from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm.  

Amazon will be hiring qualified workers on the spot at the Kentucky Career Center at the Nia Center this month.

• WHEN: Monday, October 9 and Monday, October 16 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• WHERE: Kentucky Career Center at the Nia Center, 2900 West Broadway, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40211

Job Seekers: 

• Bring Photo ID/ Social Security Card
• Bring copies of your resume or work history
• Dress to meet employers

You can also apply now at amazon.com/louisvillejobs.  For more information, call (502) 574-4100.

Kentuckiana Builds can prepare you for a quality profession like electrician, carpenter, fiber optic installer, welder and many more. Not only can we equip you with the hands-on skills you'll need for the job -- we can put you in contact with local employers who need those skills and are hiring.

Eligibility requirements include:

•    Be at least 18 years of age
•    Eligible to work in the U.S.
•    Valid driver's license
•    High school diploma or GED

Ready to take the next step to a brighter future and a better career? Then attend the next information session!

 WHAT: Kentuckiana Builds Information Session

 WHERE: Louisville Urban League, 1535 W Broadway, Louisville

 WHEN: Choose any one of the info. sessions below:

•    Wednesday, October 4, 10 a.m.
•    Tuesday, October 10, 5:30 p.m.
•    Thursday, October 19, 10 a.m.
•    Wednesday, October 25, 5:30 p.m.
•    Monday, October 30, 5:30 p.m.

Questions? Call 502.566.3371 or go to KentuckianaBuilds.org.

Overview

Accomplish the goals of the Southwest Community Ministries. This includes, but is not limited to, informing and advising the Southwest Community Ministries’ board and committees, as well as outside committees, supervising executive staff, providing community leadership, developing programs and seeking funds.

This is a Full-Time position. This job reports to the Board of Directors

The Southwest Dream Team is looking to hire a part time Executive Director to work with the community on making the South End and Southwest Louisville the best place to live, work and play.

Position Overview:

This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven, energetic team committed to making a positive impact on individuals, families, and the overall Southwest Louisville community. As the South End’s leading nonprofit organization committed to raising expectations and energizing the community, the SWDT offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a mission and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. The primary responsibility of the Executive Director will be to design, implement and coordinate the community engagement plan. A secondary, but equally important responsibility will be supporting the ongoing efforts of the Dream Team board.

If interested, contact Vince Jarboe at 502-380-3800.

Pre-registration opportunities for the LIHEAP Subsidy Phase (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) will be offered October 2nd through 31st for Jefferson County residents within 130% of the federal poverty guidelines who are elderly (age 60 or over) or disabled receiving social security, SSI, pension or Black Lung benefits.  Appointments are required in advance by calling 502-991-8391 or visiting louisvilleky.casheduler.com.  Read here for further details or download flyer to share with eligible residents.

community leaders and government members recently launched the 100-Day Challenge, in pursuit of an ambitions 100-day goal to end homelessness among young people in our community. In 2016, there were 443 homeless young adults (age 18-24) in Louisville. The 100-Day Challenge team’s goal is to house at least 100 of these identified homeless young adults by November 8, 2017. For additional information go to www.connectlouisvilleyouth.org/homelessnessyouth/

How You Can Help
   Rent a property to a homeless young adult who may have a poor/non-existent rental record.
   Pledge funds to help with moving expenses and deposits.
   Sponsor a storage unit to store donated furniture for youth apartments.
   Donate supplies that homeless services programs need such as food, TARC tickets, backpacks, etc. 

10/14/2017 - 10/28/2017 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Featured Artist Orville Moss: A Gathering of Wood and Steel

The Artist Reception will be Saturday, October 14th from 2pm-5pm. This event is free and open to the public, with light refreshments served. Exhibition continues until October 28th. Gallery hours: W-F 10am-2pm & Sat 11am-4pm 

10/22/2017 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Lou Tate Foundation Annual Members Meeting

Call 367-4792 or email us at thelittleloomhouse@gmail.com to register & for information on all events & classes.  328 Kenwood Hill RD.

"Golftober” is back! Louisville Parks and Recreation will offer an affordable family golfing package at its nine golf courses each weekend in October.

For only $25, a family of up to four members can play 9 holes at any Metro Parks course. The $25 includes greens and carts fees, and families can take advantage of the deal after 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during October.

The golf special is available Oct. 6-8, Oct. 13-15, Oct. 20-23 and Oct. 27-29. Families are encouraged to book a tee time in advance at the golf course of their choice.

About Louisville Parks and Recreation Golf
Louisville's nine public golf courses offer a quality golfing experience at some of the most affordable prices in the nation. Each course has its own unique character, and some consistently rank among Kentucky's best and most challenging courses. Metro Parks operates nine municipally-owned golf courses that are challenging to everyone from beginners to scratch golfers. For more information, visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/golf.

• Bobby Nichols Golf Course, 4301 E. Pages Lane, 502/937-9051 (9 holes)
• Iroquois Golf Course, 1501 Rundill Road, 502/363-9520 (18 holes)
• Sun Valley Golf Course, 6505 Bethany Lane, 502/937-9228 (18 holes)

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, through their EQIP Program, is taking applications for Seasonal High Tunnel Systems that allow for extending the growing season of vegetable gardening operations.  These plastic covered systems are efforts by USDA and the Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District to increase the seasonal production of locally grown fruits and vegetables. The Soil and Water Conservation District received a grant to help support the USDA effort by extending this opportunity to urban gardeners, non-profits and churches.  For more information on the program and how to apply, contact Kurt Mason @ (859) 490-0113 or kurt.mason@ky.usda.gov

 Website: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/ky/people/employees/?cid=stelprdb1100897

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/ky/programs/financial/eqip/?cid=nrcseprd343005

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 advice, 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. 

Beechmont Open Air Market  

• 4574 S. 3rd Street 40214
• PAYMENT: Cash, Senior Vouchers (SFMNP) 
• June 10 - October 7 SATURDAYS 
• 8:00 am - Noon 
• Find Us on Facebook at Beechmont Open Air Marke

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

For a list of all of the Farmers Markets and Fresh Stops in Louisville Metro, please visit the website here: https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/final_printed_lfma_local_food_resource_guide.pdf.  

Alley Cat Advocates can help get outdoor cats fixed and vaccinated at NO COST TO YOU!  

Cat Caretakers living in the following Jefferson County zip codes 40208, 40209, 40213, 40214, 40215, 40216, 40217, 40219, 40258 and 40272 are eligible  for spay/neuter services for unowned community cats,  They will be vaccinated, spayed/neutered, treated for flea and ear-mite medicine, given a great vet visit, ear-tipped (the universal symbol of a neutered cat) and returned.

When there are no more kittens; the number of cats gradually goes down  and annoying behaviors such as yowling, fighting, spraying stop.