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 The annual cruises from Riverview Park are set to sail on Sunday, October 29th. This year, we are excited to offer cruises from Louisville's new riverboat, the Mary M. Miller! This is a FREE event, but seating is limited. To reserve your spot you can stop by Southwest Community Ministries at 8504 Terry Rd during regular business hours. A $5 suggested minimum donation per seat will reserve your spot.
Where: Riverview Park/ Greenwood Boat Dock, 8202 Greenwood Rd
When: Sunday, October 29th. 1st Cruise @ 1:30pm, 2nd Cruise @ 4:30pm
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When: Wednesday, October 25th. 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremen Landing. 7410 Moorman Road, Louisville Ky, 40272
Participant Information:
Prepare enough candy to be distributed to 1000 children. DABA members receive a free set up space. Non-Association members cost $35 per space. Set up time is from 3:00-5:00pm and space is 12ft X 12ft. All participants are responsible for their own tent, chairs, and tables. If you wish to have activities (face paint, spin-the-wheel, games) they must be discussed before set up. To RSVP or ask questions call: 502-767-8220, Jim Caskey.
FREE Chili and Hotdogs Luncheon
Childrens Costume Contest, Trunk -a-Treat, Jumpie, Crafts, Cake Walk, Live DJ, Cars &
Lots of Fun!
New Salem Baptist Church, 6408 Bethany Lane, Louisville, KY, 40272
Saturday October 28, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Everyone welcome, Open to the public.
Contacts:
http://www.newsalembaptist.org/
PH: (502)
937-7300
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says Interstate 65
North between I-64 and I-264 will be closed from 8 p.m. on Friday October 20 to
5:30 a.m. on Monday October 23. The closure will allow for work to install a
more skid resistant surface in the "Hospital Curve" section of I-65
between the Chestnut Street/Broadway and Muhammad Ali Blvd exits. Asphalt
pavement joints will also be replaced between I-264 and the Chestnut
Street/Broadway exit. The new surface was installed on the southbound side in
September.
Heartsong Memory Care, Circle of Care, and Kentucky Elder Law are providing FREE expert information and guidance on dementia. With complimentary dinner provided by Yan Kee Noodle & WFIA 94.7FM
When: Monday, October 30th. 5:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Southeast Christiam Church- Southwest Campus, 8301 St. Andrews Church Rd
RSVP @ 502-423-3150
Families can enjoy fall color and a variety of outdoor activities at
Jefferson Memorial Forest during the Wilderness Louisville Forest Adventure on
Saturday, October 21 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Wilderness Louisville Forest
Adventure is presented by Quest Outdoors, and is FREE to the public.
Participants can listen to live music, take a hay ride, and spend time in
nature at the peak of the Fall season.. Children can spend time in a nature
play area, climb a “rock” wall, decorate pumpkins with their families, and
participate in archery, canoeing and fishing.
The Forest’s volunteer trail team and staff will lead hikes at various
skill levels and volunteer naturalists will introduce visitors to the native
plant gardens, bird blind and animal exhibits. The event will also feature the Wilderness Louisville 5K trail run through the
forested knobs starting at 9 a.m.
Mayor Greg Fischer and other local officials will be present
when, at 10:30 a.m., the “ECHO Mobile,” the newest addition to Jefferson
Memorial Forest and the Louisville Parks and Recreation’s Natural Areas
Division’s “Louisville is Engaging Children in Outdoors” (“ECHO”) Program is
unveiled.
Louisville ECHO provides youth education and out-of-school-time activities
at Jefferson Memorial Forest and other community spaces. Funded through a
$30,000 Meet Me at the Park grant from the National Recreation and Park
Association (NRPA) and The Walt Disney Company, the “ECHO Mobile” is a mobile
outdoor recreation and nature play unit to bring a bit of the outdoors to
relatively nature-poor urban parks.
About Wilderness Louisville:
Wilderness Louisville is the non-profit champion for Louisville’s natural
areas, from the nation’s largest urban forest, Jefferson Memorial Forest, to
the ones in your neighborhood.
Wilderness Louisville raises funds to: implement the Forest’s master plan
which calls for $55 million of capital investment; acquire property to improve
habitat connectivity at the Forest; and sustain the Louisville ECHO
initiative.
More information can be
found at www.wildernesslouisville.org.
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/jefferson-memorial-forest
 The mission of the
Department for Community Based Services is to build an effective and efficient
system of care with Kentucky's citizens and communities to:
- Reduce poverty, adult and child maltreatment, and their effects
- Advance person and family self-sufficiency, recovery, and
resiliency
- Assure all children have safe and nurturing homes and communities
- Recruit and retain a workforce and partners that operate with integrity and
transparency.
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Apply online at https://careers.ky.gov. Salary and job requirements can also be viewed on the website. You must set-up an account, complete the online application, and apply for each position of interest. Jobs are posted for seven days and can be removed at any time. The website is updated daily.
 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
Job
Skills/Requirements
- Lead five staff members and lend support to an
extensive volunteer network at the Southwest Community Ministries.
- Oversee all staff members on a daily basis, actively
work with bookkeeper to maintain financial accounting methods that
successfully meet and exceed routine auditing and sound financial
management principles.
- Serve as the primary representative of Southwest
Community Ministries with churches, government agencies, non-profits,
for-profits, and other organizations that serve the needs of members of
the community.
Additional
Information
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree, advanced degree
preferred.
- 3 years of top leadership, or 5 years of
assistant/program leadership preferred.
- Strong organizational, financial, time management &
multi-tasking skills.
- Strong presentation, oral & written communication
skills.
- Compassionate approach & advocacy for low income
people in the area codes being served.
- Demonstrated leadership ability, with exemplary
personal & ethical standards.
- Connection to and/or familiarity with Southwest
Louisville community preferred.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- 2 weeks of paid vacation and three after 5 years of
employment
- Ten (10) paid sick days, ten (10) paid holidays (usual
days)
- Salary commensurate with qualification & experience
Please email letter of interest and
resume by November 30th to: mtyates@yahoo.com
with Executive Director in the
subject line.
Southwest Ministries
8504 Terry Road, Louisville, KY 40258
Main Office: 502.935.0310
Email: jt@swcmlouisville.com
http://www.southwestcommunityministries.org/aboutus.html
Pre-registration
opportunities for the LIHEAP Subsidy Phase (Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Program) will be offered during October 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.
 Early Registrations Sites
Oct. 2 - Oct. 31, 2017
Neighborhood Places
-South Central: 4255 Hazelwood Ave.
-Bridges of Hope: 1411 Algonquin Pkwy (in the Park Hill Neighborhood)
-Ujima DuValle Education Center: 3610 Bohne Avenue (in the Park Duvalle Neighborhood)
-Northwest/Academy of Shawnee: 4018 W Market St.
East Office
-Newburg Community Center: 4810 Exeter Avenue
South Office
-Southwest Government Center: 7219 Dixie Hwy.
For more information, call MetroCall at 311 or 574-5000.
 Interested in a fast-paced job with career advancement opportunities? Join the FedEx Ground team as a package handler.
Package Handlers $13.00 to start
Compensation • Multiple pay increases within the first six months of employment • Tuition reimbursement program • Full time opportunities • Weekly pay/direct deposit • Peak Season Incentive Pay
Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to load, unload and sort packages, as well as perform other related duties
GroundWarehouseJobs.fedex.com
 "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.
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Golf Course:
Bobby Nichols Golf Course, 4301 E. Pages Lane, 502/937-9051 (9 holes)
Charlie Vettiner Golf Course, 10207 Mary Dell Lane, 502/267-9958 (18 holes)
Cherokee Golf Course, 2501 Alexander Road, 502/458-9450 (9 holes)
Crescent Hill Golf Course, 3110 Brownsboro Road, 502/896-9193 (9 holes)
Iroquois Golf Course, 1501 Rundill Road, 502/363-9520 (18 holes)
Long Run Golf Course, 1605 Flat Rock Road, 502/245-9015 (18 holes)
Seneca Golf Course, 2300 Pee Wee Reese Blvd, 502/458-9298 (18 holes)
Shawnee Golf Course, 460 Northwestern Parkway, 502/776-9389 (18 holes)
Sun Valley Golf Course, 6505 Bethany Lane, 502/937-9228 (18 holes)
For more information: Call (502) 574-7275 or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/golf-courses
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Classes are taught by a certified drug and alcohol abuse
counselor from our Office of Addiction Services.
-St.Matthews Library: http://www.lfpl.org/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=84317
*To register for St. Matthews' class, please call (502) 574-1771.
 Between 2004 and 2012, research found that Louisville lost the equivalent of 54,000 trees every year, and this alarming trend is set to continue unless actions are taken to replenish many of the trees we are losing. Trees provide cooling shade for our city, improve air quality, reduce heating & cooling costs and improve property values. Approximately 70% of available space for tree planting is privately owned, which means that homeowners can play a big part in helping to rebuild Louisville’s tree canopy!
TreesLouisville, in partnership with the Louisville Metro Division of Community Forestry, is currently running a Tree Rebate Program as an incentive for homeowners to plant more trees. The Tree Rebate Program is open to all residents of Jefferson County. Through the program, participants can earn a rebate of 40% (up to $80) on the purchase of a shade tree. Rebates will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds run out.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
● Tree must be considered a shade tree (i.e. larger canopy trees - oaks, elms, maples,
etc., though we will accept smaller species like redbuds or serviceberries to
accommodate for smaller yards)
● Tree must be planted in a residential yard
● Maximum 3 tree applications per household
● Rebate does not include sales tax or any other costs - delivery, planting, other materials
● Tree must measure at least 1in in diameter at a point 6in above soil line
● Rebates are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis while funds are available
For full details, visit treeslouisville.org/rebate
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, call Kurt Mason at (859) 490-0113 or email Kurt Mason at, kurt.mason@ky.usda.gov.
Websites:
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
Neighborhood Place partners offer
numerous workshops in October including two job recruitment events with Sodexo
and Kroger, several health-related events including a Community Health
Fair, and a workshop geared to individuals who have experienced abuse in
their intimate relationships. To learn
more about these offerings and several others please refer to the list below.
Two Opportunities for Freedom from
Smoking Classes in Fairdale
Call 772-8588 to register or for more information. Join this weekly group on
Wednesdays or Saturdays to get the support you need to be free from
smoking.
- Oct. 4 – Nov. 15, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place,
1000 Neighborhood Place, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
- Oct. 7 – Nov. 18, Fairdale Branch Library, 10620 West
Manslick Road, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Mondays and Thursdays, YMCA’s “Caring and Learning with
Me” program at Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Located at 1501 Rangeland Rd. (W.D. Bruce – Physical Education Building).
Call Keyonna Humphrey at 974-8457 for more information and to register.
This FREE program provides a wonderful learning environment for children ages
3-5 years old and their caregivers focusing on play and exploration.
Oct. 13 and 27, Choices Healthy Partner
Relationship Workshop at NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 2
– 4 p.m.
Located at 4018 West Market St. Call 313-4892 to register.
The workshop is facilitated by the Center for Women and Families’
domestic violence advocates, a psycho-educational group for women, men, and
teens who have experienced abuse in their intimate relationships.
Oct. 17 – Nov. 21, Living Well Workshop at
South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1- 3 p.m.
Located at 1000 Neighborhood Place. Call 772-8588 to register. This program offers free support and can
help you learn to manage your health. Earn an 8-week YMCA
membership just for attending.
Oct. 17, Sodexo Hiring Opportunities
at T. J. Middle School, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Located at 1503 Rangeland Rd. Call 313-4700 for more information.
Oct. 19, Legal Aid Representative
at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Located at 1000 Neighborhood Place. Call 363-1483 for more
information. A representative from Legal Aid will be on hand to discuss
issues surrounding domestic violence, Emergency Protective Orders and making a
safety plan for all family members. Stop by to discuss your
situation. All matters are confidential.
Oct. 25, Community Dental Care Information
Sessions
Call 366-4442 for more information.
- Oct. 25, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place at
Fairdale, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- Oct. 25, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place at Valley,
10200 Dixie Hwy., 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Oct. 26, Kroger Recruitment Job Event
at NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Located at 4018 West Market St. NorthWest Neighborhood Place. Business attire is required (no jeans, hats, sportswear or
costumes) with resume in hand.
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:
Southwest Farmers Market
WHERE: Valley High School (10200
Dixie Hwy)
WHEN: May 27 - October (ON SATURDAYS); 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
*PAYMENT: Cash, Credit Card, SNAP
-For more information, visit: www.southwestfarmersmarket.com
Sun Valley Fresh Stop Market
WHERE: Sun Valley Community Center (6505 Bethany Ln)
WHEN: June 7 -
October 25 (EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY) 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
-For more information, visit: http://www.newroots.org/ sun-valley-market.html or call, 502.509.6770
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The Louisville Metro 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
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