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 This week Oct. 23- Oct 29, is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Develop Louisville's Office of Housing & Community Development, which administers the Lead Safe Louisville Program, would like to provide some lead poison prevention information.
Louisville Metro Develop Louisville’s Office of Housing and
Community Development (OHCD) is the recipient of a $2.9 million grant, through
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), for reducing lead
based paint hazards in homes in our community. This grant provides assistance
to qualified homeowners identifying lead hazards within their property and the
financial assistance to alleviate those hazards. This ensures all homes are
lead-safe for all of its occupants.
Lead is a major health problem in
areas with a high concentration of homes built before 1978 and has been found in
homes in almost all areas of Metro Louisville. Even exposure to low levels of
lead can permanently affect children. Lead poisoning can cause
nervous system and kidney damage, learning disabilities, speech problems,
behavioral problems, hearing damage, decreased muscle and bone growth, seizures
and even death (with extended exposure to lead and high
blood lead levels). Lead also
affects the health of adults. High lead levels in adults can cause high blood
pressure, digestive problems, nerve disorders, muscle and joint pain, memory
and concentration problems, fertility problems and harm to a fetus.
Lead enters the body through the mouth or nose; it is not absorbed
through the skin. Lead poisoning is not easy to detect; the only way to
know if you have lead poisoning is to get a blood test from your doctor. Many people
mistake the symptoms of lead poisoning for other common illnesses, such as a
cold or the flu, and sometimes no symptoms occur. Some of the early signs and
symptoms of lead poisoning in children can be:
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Persistent tiredness or hyperactivity
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Irritability
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Loss of appetite
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Weight loss
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Reduced attention span
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Difficulty sleeping
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Constipation
It is important to raise the
awareness of the dangers of lead and let people know that there are resources
for help. Lead dust, which is invisible to the eye, can especially be found in
window troughs and sills, on baseboards, doors and door jambs, floors and bare
spots in the yard. If you would like to talk with a member of the Lead Safe
Louisville Program team to see if you qualify for a FREE home inspection for
lead hazards, please call 574-5850.
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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.
SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE, but will be given on a first come first serve basis on site!
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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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
 Walking around
Downtown Louisville the last weekend in October will be particularly intriguing
thanks to “The Crane on Main” and the Louisville Downtown Partnership’s (LDP)
Alley Gallery Walking Tour. Main Street will be completely closed to automobile
traffic from First to Second Street due to the “Crane on Main,” but Main Street
sidewalks will be open for pedestrian foot traffic and all Whiskey Row bars and
restaurants will be open for business. Beginning on Friday at 6:00 p.m., lane
closures will start at South Preston Street, with cars being detoured at Brook
Street. Main Street is expected to reopen by 5:00 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 30th.
A tower crane – which requires an assist crane -- was installed in the Old
Forester Distillery project on Main Street in 2016 and required the same
closure. The Old
Forester Distillery project is slated to open in spring of 2018.
In addition to the “Crane on Main,” Duluth Trading Company will be holding
their “soft grand opening” that weekend in advance of their official Grand
Opening on Thursday, Nov. 2nd.
Alley
Gallery Walking Tour
The work of local artists will also be featured in a 90-minute walking tour
with Mayor Fischer and Councilwoman Barbara Sexton Smith from 2 – 3:30 pm. The
pedestrian tour of Alley Gallery doors will begin at Fourth Street Live! and
end in the lobby of the Aloft Hotel at the corner of First and Main Streets
across from Whiskey Row. “Participants can appreciate great local art in hidden
places on the Alley Gallery Walking Tour, and then stop by one of Whiskey Row’s
fine restaurants and bars to enjoy “Louisville’s hometown bourbon,” check out
the giant assist crane in the middle of Main Street, and stop in Duluth Trading
Company to experience their soft grand opening,” Matheny added.
A total of 70
doors have been installed thus far, 35 of which will be featured on the tour.
To date, 73 artists have submitted almost 500 images for consideration. For
more information regarding the Alley Gallery program, please visit: www.louisvilledowntown.org and click on the
“Living” tab on the home page.
https://louisvilledowntown.org/alleygallery/
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
 Louisville Metro residents not mulching autumn leaves into their lawns or putting them out in
reusable or compostable containers for curbside collection will have the option
to dispose of them at one of three drop-off sites beginning November 7.
Metro Public Works is offering a free leaf drop-off
service November 7 through December 2. Drop-off will not be available on
November 23 and 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only loose leaves
will be accepted. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be
disposed of off-site by residents.
Leaf drop off sites:
Public Works Yard
10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)
Tuesday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Public Works East District Operations Center
595 Hubbards Lane
Tuesday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Public Works Waste Reduction Center
636
Meriwether Avenue
Tuesday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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 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.
 Louisville residents are invited to bring unneeded
documents and prescription drugs to be shredded and disposed of at a FREE event
on October 28, 2017. The Drug Toss/Shredding Event is in partnership with
Louisville Metro Police.
Citizens can protect themselves from identify theft and
divert unused medications from the waste stream or misuse by bringing items to:
Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center
Lot W on Phillips Lane
Saturday, October 28, 2017
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Businesses may not participate in this event. All paper
materials will be shredded on site and recycled. Shredding donated by the
Louisville Branch of Shred-It Louisville. The Drug Toss will be done as a
drive-through event.
Black out all
personal information on all medication containers that will be tossed. For
safety reasons, we cannot accept sharps, needles, lances, cosmetics, personal
care or hygiene items. Medication products should never be flushed down the
toilet or drain, burned in the open or thrown in the trash because they can
contaminate the environment if they get into the drinking and ground water.
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 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.
New vendors wishing to participate
in the LIHEAP 2017-2018 program are required to complete documentation. Packets
can be downloaded from the louisvilleky.gov
website by clicking
here, or picked up in person at the LIHEAP administrative office, 701 W.
Ormsby, Suite 201. The office will be open Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and it
is recommended to call first, 574-6082.
LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, is a federally-funded
program that provides financial assistance to help eligible, low-income
households meet their home heating needs. LIHEAP vendors are defined as any
business that supplies energy, such as rental facilities where utilities are
included in the rent, or provides home heating fuel to individuals applying for
the LIHEAP program. Examples of home heating fuel include oil, kerosene,
propane, bottled gas, wood, electric or natural gas.
Vendor paperwork will provide information about changes in the LIHEAP
program this year and the LIHEAP staff members are happy to address any
questions. Vendors who participated in the 2016-2017 program should receive a
packet in the mail to update records for this year’s participation.
The Subsidy Phase of LIHEAP begins Nov. 6 and ends Dec. 15. Please
contact Brandon.Oneal@louisvilleky.gov
or (502) 574-6082, or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap
for more information.
 BELLARMINE vs. CINCINNATI
When: Wednesday November 1st
Where: Historic Freedom
Hall 7:00 Tip
Parking: FREE (Sponsored by Park Community Credit Union)
Tickets: $20 Lower, Lower tickets
also include admission to “Fan Zone” located in the South End of the arena
includes live entertainment and cash bar courtside as the teams warm up just
feet away! All others $5
Purpose: To unite our community through the great game of
College Basketball. Two very successful (preseason highly ranked) teams begin the
college season. The costs of tickets has been made possible by Wendy’s,
Lunsford Capital, Arcadia Communities and Ford Dealers! Perfect night for
families, friends, all levels of basketball teams and the greatest basketball
fans in the world.
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Purpose: To unite our community through the great game of College Basketball. Two very successful (preseason highly ranked) teams begin the college season. The costs of tickets has been made possible by Wendy’s, Lunsford Capital, Arcadia Communities and Ford Dealers! Perfect night for families, friends, all levels of basketball teams and the greatest basketball fans in the world. |
 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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 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
 Louisville Metro Government wants to know more about
electric vehicles and the people who drive them.
On Friday, the city’s Drive Clean Louisville Team is using
the 2017 Sustainability Summit to launch an online survey of electric vehicle
ownership and/or use in metropolitan Louisville. Drive Clean Louisville – a
collaboration of the Mayor’s Office, the Metro Office of Sustainability, the
Air Pollution Control District, and the Metro Office of Performance Improvement
& Innovation — will use the data to help make Louisville an easier place to
own and use an electric vehicle (EV) as the technology becomes more and more
widespread. As part of the survey, respondents will also be asked to suggest
spots where they’d like to see more electric-vehicle charging stations placed
in the community.
As use of electric vehicles continues to grow, Louisville
needs to be ready for them, added APCD Environmental Coordinator Torend
Collins, who helped develop the survey.
You can take the survey at the APCD’s website – https://louisvilleky.gov/government/air-pollution-control-district/drive-clean-louisville-electric-vehicle-survey
– beginning Friday (Oct. 27) through the end of this year.
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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. 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.
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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