Mark your calendars and dine out on Wednesday, November 15, for Dining Out for Life to raise funds for the House of Ruth. More than 30 locally owned restaurants, many in D9, pledge 25% of their proceeds that day to the House of Ruth. Its mission is providing housing and support services for people with HIV/AIDS and their families who are homeless, at risk of losing their homes, or need financial help. There are breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. For a list of participating restaurants visit: www.houseofruth.net. D9 participants include Porcini, The Hub, El Mundo, Irish Rover, Blue Dog Bakery, Red Hog, and Havana Rumba St. Matthews.
If you are interested in volunteering during the event, please contact Katrina Hutchins at 587-5080 or email khutchins@houseofruth.net for more information.
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The Clifton Center is hosting an Estate Sale on Saturday, November 11, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room, 2117 Payne Street. The Clifton Center is divesting itself of some furnishings and equipment. Items for sale include memorabilia, tables, chairs, couches, tableware, bar ware, tablecloths, electronics, office equipment and supplies. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. All items must be removed from the premises on the day of sale.
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“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” are sustainability words to live by and here is a “reuse” option. Project CARAT (Coordinating and Assisting with the Reuse of Assistive Technology) is working to improve the health and quality of life of individuals with disabilities who may not be able to afford the equipment they need to become independent. Project CARAT accepts donated gently used medical equipment, refurbishes it and gives it to individuals in need in the community. To date, the program has given over $700,000 worth of medical equipment to those in need.
Project CARAT accepts wheelchairs, shower benches, walkers, lifts, canes, hearing aids, crutches, ramps, hospital beds and more. Help keep these items out of the landfill and donate to CARAT. Tax deductible donation receipts are available.
For more information on how to get involved, please contact Sheila Levy, Outreach Coordinator for CARAT at 800-327-5287.
We’d like to feature your sustainability story - a resident or business doing good things for the environment. Riding the bus, bicycling, walking, gardening and more - our eNews will feature practices which can benefit all of us. Send your story to Bill Hollander or Kyle Ethridge.
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For basic details for all of below case/s please visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/PlanningDesign/. Click on “Search Case Information” link on the left navigation bar. Then select the “home” tab and select the type of case and enter the above case number. For specific case information please call or email the listed case manager. If you have any questions please contact Planning & Design directly at 574-6230.
You are invited to attend a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Matthew-Eline branch library, 3940 Grandview Avenue, to learn about a proposed change in zoning from C-1 and OR-3 to C-2 to allow a veterinary clinic on approximately .70 acres on property located where the existing St. Matthews Animal Clinic is located - 107, 111 R and 113 Fairfax Avenue.
This meeting is hosted by the applicant for the proposed zoning change. If you cannot attend the meeting but have questions or concerns, please contact John Talbott at 426-6688.
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As we approach the holidays I’d like to remind you of some safety tips for all of us that walk, drive and bike in Louisville.
Safety Tips for People Walking
- If you have to walk on a road without sidewalks, walk facing traffic.
- Always cross at an intersection, and preferably in a marked crosswalk.
- Avoid wearing headphones or using your phone when crossing the street.
- Wear bright colors or reflective clothing if walking at night. Consider carrying a flashlight.
- Always hold your child’s hand and never allow a child under 10 to cross the street alone.
- Be aware of turning vehicles.
- Do not cross in the middle of the street or between parked cars.
- Wait for the WALK signal to cross the street safely.
Safety Tips for People on Bikes
- Wear a snug fitting helmet.
- Be sure to be seen by wearing bright colors and reflective clothing.
- Use lights and reflectors at night.
- Ride with traffic.
- Use bike lanes or use the rightmost lane headed in the direction you are going.
- Stay visible.
- Make your turns from the turn lanes.
- Obey traffic signs and signals.
- Use hand signals for turning or stopping.
- Respect the right of way of others.
- Be aware of cars and pedestrians.
Safety Tips for People Driving Cars
- Slow down and watch for children in school zones
- Pay attention.
- Stay off the phone.
- Check for cyclists before you open your car door.
- Remember, you may encounter pedestrians anytime and anywhere.
- Reduce your speed and always watch for kids and pets in neighborhoods.
- Maintain a consistent speed and keep a buffer zone between your vehicle and other cars.
- Stop for pedestrians crossing the street.
- Always stop at stop signs.
- Respect the right of way of others, especially cyclists and pedestrians.
- Slow down when you see a yellow light.
- Always use your turn signals and check for bicyclists before turning.
- When you pass a cyclist, allow at least three feet of space between your car and the bike.
On Friday, December 8, from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, the 9th District office, in partnership with U of L Hospital and the James Graham Brown Cancer Center, will offer FREE mammograms at the Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street. To make an appointment, please contact my office at 574-3908. Mammograms are for women age 40 and over. There is no cost to eligible women without insurance. Women with insurance will need to bring their card so a claim may be filed.
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For the past several years, the District 9 office has hosted a mobile tax preparation site at United Crescent Hill Ministries, offering free tax preparation to individuals and families under a certain income bracket. Each year we depend on volunteers to help prepare taxes and greet clients at our mobile site. We have a few dedicated volunteers that help us out every year, but we need more! This year we are planning to offer additional tax preparation dates and hope you’ll consider joining our team! If you are interested in volunteering for the 2017 tax season (January 26-April 2018) please contact Kyle Ethridge or call 574-3908. The first volunteer training will be offered in December. Volunteers are needed to help prepare taxes AND greet clients.
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Louisville Metro residents not mulching autumn leaves into their lawns or putting them out in reusable or compostable containers for curbside collection now have the option to dispose of them at one of three drop-off sites.
Metro Public Works is offering a free leaf drop-off service 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. and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Below are some Ninth District calendar events! To view a full listing of events please visit the District 9 Blog at http://district9news.wordpress.com/. If you would like to submit events to be considered for the blog calendar please email Kyle Ethridge or call 574-1109.
Thursday, November 9: St. Matthews Library, 3940 Grandview Avenue, to host scrabble club at 2:30 p.m. Questions, please contact the branch at 574-1771.
Thursday, November 9: Pulling Together Auction & Banquet at The Olmsted, 3701 Frankfort Avenue. Proceeds benefit the mission of St. Matthews Area Ministries. Tickets are $50 each. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Julie Abbott at 893-0205 or email julieabbott@stmam.com.
Thursday, November 9: Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Avenue, to host a movie screening of A League of Their Own at 6:00 p.m. Questions, please contact the branch at 574-1793.
Thursday, November 9: Carmichael's Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Avenue, to host Jesse Donaldson at 7:00 p.m. Questions, please contact the store at 896-6950.
Friday, November 10: National symposium on race and zoning at Brandeis School of Law on the University of Louisville's campus, 2301 S. Third Street, Room 275 Wyatt Hall. The symposium will begin at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and includes a free light continental breakfast and free lunch at 1:00 p.m. both on a first-come, first-served basis until food runs out. Attendees are responsible for finding and paying for their own parking. If you have questions, please contact Tracie Cole at tracie.cole@louisville.edu or 502-852-1230.
Saturday, November 11: Boy Scouts of America Troop 1 to host the 60th Annual Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Crescent Hill United Methodist Church, 201 S. Peterson Avenue. Cost is $7 per person, children under 5 are free.
Saturday, November 11: Clifton Center Estate Sale from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room, 2117 Payne Street. The Clifton Center is divesting itself of some furnishings and equipment in an Estate Sale. Items for sale include memorabilia, tables, chairs, couches, tableware, bar ware, tablecloths, electronics, office equipment and supplies. Cash and credit cards will be honored. All items to be removed from premises on day of sale.
Saturday, November 11: American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Avenue, to host Codes, Cyphers and Secret Messages from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Make reservations by November 10. Find out what braille has in common with Morse code and shorthand. Best for adults and children age 6 and up. Call 899-2213 or email kcarpenter@aph.org to register.
Saturday, November 11: Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Avenue, to host an adult book discussion on Kinsey and Me: Stories by Sue Grafton at 10:30 a.m. Questions, please contact the branch at 574-1793.
Tuesday, November 14: St. Leonard Community School, 440 Zorn Avenue, to host a Kindergarten information night from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a presentation on curriculum, questions and answers, and learn about financial assistance options. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Laura Emly at 897-5265.
Tuesday, November 14: District 9 Community Conversation at 6:30 p.m. at Whitehall House & Gardens, 3110 Lexington Road. We are hoping for an unscripted, open conversation about D9 and the City. Please mark your calendar and join us – and bring along a friend or neighbor!
Wednesday, November 15: Neighborhood Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Committee Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 S. State Street.
Wednesday, November 15: Carmichael's Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Avenue, to host Thomas Graham, Jr. at 7:00 p.m. Questions, please contact the store at 896-6950.
Wednesday, November 15: House of Ruth fundraiser, Dining Out for Life. More than 30 locally owned restaurants, many in D9, pledge 25% of their proceeds today to the House of Ruth. Their mission is providing housing and support services for people with HIV/AIDS and their families who are homeless, at risk of losing their homes, or need financial help. There are breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. For a list of participating restaurants, check our website at www.houseofruth.net. D9 participants include Porcini, The Hub, El Mundo, Irish Rover, Blue Dog Bakery, Red Hog, and Havana Rumba St. Matthews.
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