November 2 - 4

Here's your opportunity to get rid of those old worn out tires and keep them from housing mosquitoes and other pests, posing safety hazards or ending up in landfills, creeks, ditches and ravines. Bring them to the Louisville/Jefferson County Waste Tire Collection Event for free environmentally friendly disposal. This event is for private citizens only. Tires will not be accepted from businesses.

Bring tires to 1030 Phillips Lane (at Fontaine Avenue)

• Thursday, November 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday, November 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday, November 4 from 8 a.m. to noon
• We'll take tires on or off the rim from:
• trucks
• cars
• tractors and other farm implements
• bicycles
• motorcycles
• ATVs

We won't take tires that are:

• foam filled
• calcium filled
• from off-road construction equipment
• have a bead greater than 1.75 inches
• coming from outside of Kentucky
• from businesses, including tire sellers, salvagers, scrappers and recyclers

The Waste Tire Collection Event is sponsored by the Louisville/Jefferson County Waste Management District, Louisville Metro Department of Public Works and the Kentucky Division of Waste Management.

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.

The Subsidy Phase of LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, begins Nov. 6. Applicants must be Jefferson County residents within 130% of the federal poverty guidelines.

Appointments are required in advance and can start being made beginning Oct. 30th.  Call 502-991-8391 or visit louisvilleky.casheduler.com.

Note: The early registration for elderly and disabled residents continues through Oct. 31st.  Eligible residents who missed this pre-registration time period may also apply during the regular Subsidy Phase.

Nov. 15, Legal Aid Office Hours at South Central Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Located at 4255 Hazelwood Ave. Call 485-7130 for more information. A Legal Aid Society staff member will be on hand to answer questions, talk about cases that Legal Aid handles and provide referrals.

November WeCare Energy Efficiency Overview

Call 1-800-356-5467 for more information.  Representatives from the WeCare Program at LG&E will be on hand to talk with interested persons about energy efficiency, energy usage and tips to reduce utility bills. WeCare staff can also help determine if households are eligible for a variety of free services including air duct sealing and insulation, attic and wall insulation, programmable thermostats and much more.

• Nov. 2, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place at Valley, 10200 Dixie Highway, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Nov. 9, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Mondays Free Professional Financial Coaching
Call Rosie Wright at 612-0819 to schedule an appointment.  Free, one-on-one financial coaching will be offered providing individuals with support, accountability and tools to help make informed decisions.  Hosted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

• Mondays, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Nov. 9 Energy Management Workshops
Project Warm's free workshops help families take control of their energy usage and learn "do-it-yourself" energy-saving tips. Free supplies will be distributed at the end of the workshop such as clear plastic/tape for windows, caulk to seal openings around windows and sealing foam.

• Nov. 9, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 1 – 2:30 p.m. Call 313-4089 to register.

Nov. 9, Couponing 101 at South Central Neighborhood Place, 5:30- 6:30 p.m.
Located at 4255 Hazelwood Ave.  Call 485-7130 to register.  Attend this one hour couponing class for beginners and learn how to coupon in 15-30 minutes a week, find the best deals and how to get coupons for $1 a week.

Nov. 13 and 21, Sodexo Hiring Opportunities
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. 

• Nov. 13, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call 574-4516 for more information.

Nov. 21, Community Dental Care Information Sessions at South Central Neighborhood Place, 10a.m. - 12 p.m.
Call 502-366-4442 for more information.  Community Dental Care is a full-service dental organization designed to increase access to health care in communities with the goal of improving the overall health of the population. Representatives will be on site to provide information about services offered and to assist in scheduling appointments for dental needs or for pediatric health needs. 

• Saturday, November 11th
• 10 A.M. to Noon
• Iroquois Park

A not-so-traditional run in Iroquois Park with an amazing after-party. This run isn’t about who’s the fastest. This is simply about having fun. Every 3 quarters of a mile, you’ll be treated to a specialty beer sampling. Once you’ve made it through the 5k course, we’ll welcome you at the after-party with your choice of a 16oz beer. We’ll continue the party with live music, food, and plenty of fun all while benefiting Olmsted Parks! That’s not all! Every participant receives a 16oz Louisville Beer Run glass and an authentic Louisville Beer Run t-shirt included with a paid registration. Additional glasses and shirts are available for purchase. Runners begin at, your choice of, 10:00 or 10:15AM, walkers will start at 10:20AM. This event is restricted to individuals who are 21 years of age or older as of the day of the event.

Register now!  Sign- Up to Volunteer!  

Show your Olmsted Park Pride and help make a difference by volunteering with us! Tasks may include weeding, mulching, painting and general park beautification. Gloves, guidance and tools provided. Dress for the weather and getting dirty! Long pants with tennis shoes or old boots are recommended- no sandals please. For more information and a list of other upcoming events, visit www.olmstedparks.org or call Sarah at 456-8125. 

·         Iroquois Park Saturday, December 9 10:00am-12:00pm

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

Don't junk that jack-o-lantern or trash that pumpkin. Instead, put pumpkins in with other yard waste on your regular yard waste collection day once you're done using them as seasonal decoration.

That will allow us to recycle the pumpkins, along with yard waste, into mulch to be reused in landscaping and gardening. It will help make Louisville look good and prevent the gourds from taking up landfill space.

Pumpkins must be free of decoration other than coloring.

This program applies to residents of the Urban Services District (old City of Louisville boundaries). Customers of other Jefferson County municipalities and of private haulers should check with them regarding pumpkin disposal.

Yard waste is collected on the same day as recycling. To find the recycling date for a particular address, type the address into the MyLouisville tool at the bottom of the Louisvilleky.gov website or click here

Food take-out containers have been added to the list of items that Louisville residents can dispose of in their curbside recycling carts. That includes packaging from burgers, chicken, pizza, tacos and other to-go containers as well as drink cups.

Metro Public Works is partnering with the Foodservice Packaging Institute to educate residents on the initiative. The FPI is providing up to $10,000 to fund a recycling outreach campaign. The wider curbside recycling is available to over 84,000 households in the city’s Urban Service District served by Public Works.

 To learn more and see a list of all acceptable curbside recyclables, log on to: Louisvilleky.gov/recycling.

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

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.