 Below are paving projects scheduled for the week of November 20, 2017. The schedule is subject to change
due to weather and operational factors.
- Hathaway Road from Taylor Blvd to Warren
Avenue
- S 6th Street from W Woodlawn Avenue to
Bluegrass Avenue
- Safety improvements will continue on South
Park Road from Fairdale Road to National Turnpike. On Monday, November 20
starting at 8 AM until Tuesday, November 21 at 8 PM we will shut down Fairdale
Road west of South Park Road (between South Park and the railroad track).
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Louisville
Water is planning important work at the intersection of
Palatka Road
& Cardinal Hill Road.
The construction will include installation of a new section of
transmission main and new valve installation.
This is a critical repair for one of the major supply lines to Cardinal Hill
Reservoir. The work will require the closure of Palatka Road between
Manslick and Newcut Roads.
Phase 1:
will involve some prep work next week with the road closure
scheduled from November 13 to November 22
When Phase 1 is complete Palatka will reopen until the start of the second
phase.
Phase 2
Scheduled to start after the first of the year and we anticipate
the closure of Palatka from January 15 – February 12.
Customers will not lose water service during the project and residents in the
area will receive construction notices. We will update the media and next
door app on the closure of Palatka Road and provide detour information on our
webpage.
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 Most of
us look forward to winter and its encouragement of hot cocoa, fuzzy clothes and
warm houses. It’s also the peak season for the second leading cause of home
fires in the US - heating equipment. Over 70% of these fires are due to
improper use of space heaters, fireplaces and chimneys. The Louisville Division
of Fire would like to remind you to keep 3 feet of clearance around space
heaters and make sure they plug directly into a wall (not an extension cord or
power strip). Ensure that they are turned off when you leave the room or go to
sleep. FEMA and the US Fire Administration recommend all chimneys and vents
should be cleaned and inspected yearly.
In
addition to this seasonal information, please make sure that you have working
smoke alarms in your home. If you are unable to test yours or have none and
live in the Urban Services District, please call 311 and request that the
Louisville Division of Fire come out to test or replace your smoke alarms free
of charge. We can also provide a home safety check to ensure you are as safe as
possible.
Finally,
we would like to remind you that three of the largest causes of fires are
careless smoking, electrical equipment malfunction and unattended cooking. If
you would like to request a home safety check for any of these issues, please
let us know and we will assist you.
Brian S.
Meurer, Lt. Colonel
Asst.
Chief/ Fire Marshal
Louisville
Division of Fire
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 Saturday
November 25 marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season and an important
time for local retailers as the whole country celebrates Small Business
Saturday.
Shop Small this
holiday season to find unique items, keep your dollars here, and support the
jobs created by local small businesses!
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November 25, 2017 11:00am - 4:00pm
10% non-members/15% members discounts
Make the Little Loomhouse your holiday destination! Come Visit
our gift shop for Small Business Saturday. We will be serving hot cider
and cookies with 10% non-members/15% members discounts on all Little Loomhouse
items.
Feel free to bring the family with you. We will be
offering
- Drop-In Weaving sessions
from 2pm-4 pm on this day.
- Cost is $25, all supplies
included
- Ages 6 and up can weave a
gift to take home. Projects include weaving a small purse, mice in a bag,
stuffed cat, and more.
Call 367-4792 or email us at thelittleloomhouse@gmail.com to
register & for information on all events & classes. 328 Kenwood
Hill RD.
Get a good skilled-trades job in construction!
Free training and job placement with Kentuckiana Builds
Kentuckiana
Builds prepares you for a quality profession like electrician, carpenter,
fiber optic installer, welder and many more.
We equip you with the hands-on skills you'll need for the job and connect you
to local employers who are hiring.
Ready to take the next step to a brighter future and a better career? Then
attend the next information session!
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Tuesday, Nov.
28 at 5:30 p.m.
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Thursday, Dec.
7 at 10 a.m.
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Wednesday,
Dec. 13 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Louisville
Urban League, 1535 W Broadway, Louisville
Questions?
Call 502.566.3371 or go to KentuckianaBuilds.org.
Kentuckiana Builds is a partnership between the Kentucky Education and
Workforce Development Cabinet, the Louisville Urban League, and
KentuckianaWorks.
More details >>>
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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
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 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.
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 Kentucky
Attorney General Andy Beshear announced today that Kentuckians who have been
victims of fraud induced wire transfers involving Western Union need to begin
filing claims as part of a global settlement reached January with the
company.
An estimated 7,000 Kentuckians are eligible for roughly $6.7
million in claims.
Kentuckians who reported to Western Union, the Federal Trade
Commission or Beshear’s office that they had been the victim of a scam using
Western Union between Jan. 1, 2004, and Jan. 19, 2017, should receive a claim
form in the mail.
Beshear said if Kentuckians believe they may have an eligible
claim and do not receive a claim form in the mail they should visit http://www.westernunionremission.com or call
844-319-2124 for more information on how to file a claim.
All completed claims forms
must be mailed back to the settlement administrator by Feb. 12, 2018.
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 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.cascheduler.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.
LIHEAP applications will be completed at the time of the appointment
at one of the locations listed below.
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South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave.,
40215
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Southwest Government Center/Dixie Highway location.
7219 Dixie Highway, 40258
Individuals who are unable
to apply for this program in person may send a representative on their behalf
with a note including the applicant’s signature and phone number. Residents who
are homebound and who are unable to send a representative may call
502/780-7937..
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The Drive Clean
Louisville Team wants to hear from you!
Please take a few minutes for this survey and tell us what you
think about electric vehicles, why you would or would not want to own one, and
where you’d like to charge one if you did. We will use your feedback to guide
our planning efforts and to support future funding requests and opportunities.
Thanks for your time!
LINK TO SURVEY
 Nov. 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.
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 Save-A-Lot on Taylor Blvd. is proud to be participating in this community event again this year.
November 24 10:00am - 1:00pm
Donated coats can be dropped off at Save-A-Lot anytime prior to November 24
The idea is an exchange amongst community: those who can, donate a coat; those who need, take a coat. You don't need to go out and buy a new coat to donate-- just look in your closet. If you need a coat, you take one with no questions asked. There is no registration and no qualification process. It is very simple.
Visit our website for a full list of Coat Exchange Sites as well as coat drop off locations. http://www.freecoatexchange.org/
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 Saturday, November 18, 2017
03:00 PM English Conversation Club
Monday, November 20, 2017
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Baby Storytime
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Baby Storytime
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM Teen Tuesday
06:30 PM Beginning Spanish ***CANCELLED***
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Email Basics
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Preschool Storytime
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Toddler Storytime
Saturday, November 25, 2017
03:00 PM English Conversation Club
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 What: Family Outside X-ploring Jefferson Memorial
Forest FREE Guided Hike
When: 11/18/2017 9:00am
Where: NATURE CENTER 11311 Mitchell
Hill Road
Throughout the year, a
Naturalist will guide your family on an exploration in the forest while also
learning survival skills. Your children will get to play in nature as you
once did. Bring water bottles and dress for the weather. MEET AT
THE NATURE CENTER
*Pre-registration required by calling 368-5404. Fee is $10 per
family.*
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 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.
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Iroquois
Park Saturday, December 9 10:00am-12:00pm
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 In
conjunction with the Brightside Community-Wide Planting Day, we have partnered
with several of the Louisville Free Public Library branches for The Great
Thanksgiving Tree Giveaway!
Stop by the following LFPL
locations to register to win a FREE Zelkova tree to plant in your yard,
compliments of our generous sponsors from the Community-Wide Planting
Day. The trees being given away are 3 gallon trees meaning they are
about two years old already with about a 1/2 to 1" caliper, making them
hardier and giving them a strong root system to start off in your yard!
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 The
Zelkova is a good street and shade tree that has an appealing vase-shaped form
with a rounded crown. Green leaves turn yellow, copper, orange or deep red to
purplish-red in fall, putting on a showy display. The peeling bark on older
trees exposes orange patches, which can be quite impressive
As it is tolerant to drought and air pollution, this tree is a
nice option for a variety of urban locations. This is also a faster growing
tree, at about 3 ft. per year, and will reach a maximum of 25 to 50 feet.
Participating branches
include: Main, Bon Air, Iroquois, Middletown, Newburg, Shawnee, South Central
Regional, Southwest Regional, St. Matthews, and Western Libraries. Drawings
will occur the week of Thanksgiving, so get over to a participating branch
soon!
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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 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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 LG&E and KU is excited to announce our
Tree Planting grant programs are now entirely digital!
Plant for the Planet Grant applications will be accepted through
our new online grant portal from Nov. 1 through Dec. 1. All applications
and corresponding documentation must be submitted electronically through the
portal. Paper applications will no longer be accepted.
Submit Application
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 Our Plant
for the Planet program is modeled after the United Nations Environment
Program's (UNEP) Plant for the Planet: Billion Tree Campaign. The purpose of UNEP's
tree-planting effort is to bring individuals, communities and businesses
together to collectively plant over one billion trees worldwide each year.
Similarly, LG&E and KU's program is designed to encourage nonprofit
organizations and local government agencies with a record of successful tree
planting to continue their efforts. The company has designated up to $75,000
each year toward this initiative.
LG&E and KU offer
one-year grants of $500 to $5000 for urban, suburban or rural projects in
forests and parks, along parkways or roadways that meet program objectives.
Applicants must demonstrate that mature trees resulting from their efforts will
not interfere with utility lines
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The Department of Animal Services has a fundamental mission to
protect public health and safety, ensure the humane treatment of animals and
provide quality, professional service to the public. LMAS serves as an
authority in animal welfare by creating and preserving a safe and humane
community for both people and animals. LMAS strives to eliminate the euthanasia
of adoptable animals in Louisville Metro through education, community
engagement, enforcement and leadership efforts
For more information about events, adoption, and donations CLICK HERE:
Animal Services (502) 473-7387 3516 Newburg
Road Louisville, KY 40205..3705 Manslick Road Louisville, KY 40218
 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.
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