Eastern Parkway lane closures for Louisville Water work

As renovation to the 48-inch transmission main under Eastern Parkway continues, Louisville Water will have to close two westbound lanes of the parkway from Concord Drive to I-65. The southbound ramp from Crittenden Drive to Eastern Parkway will also be closed.  LouisvilleWater.com/EasternPkwyProject.

District 10 events

November 27 - Schnitzelburg Area Community Council meeting

The Schnitzelburg Area Community Council (SACC) November meeting will be Monday, November 27 at 7 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s cafeteria. This is the last meeting of 2017, and SACC members are invited to attend and vote for the 2018 Board of Directors. Please consider getting involved in the community by becoming a board member. Visit the SACC website, www.schnitzelburg.org – and look under the “About” tab for a board member application.

December 9-10 and 16-17 Louisville Zoo presents Santa's Safari

For all the details, visit https://louisvillezoo.org/santa

Louisville Nature Center

December 15 - Parents Night Out 

Enjoy a few hours out without the kids! Whether you finish your shopping, start your shopping, or just enjoy a quiet dinner, your kids will play games, make Christmas crafts - nature style, and listen to holiday music. Every child will take away a nature made ornament. 

Light refreshments will be served and Santa might make a visit. Parents Night Out is for ages 6 to 12, and registration and prepayment is required by December 12. Call 458-1328 for more information. 

LNC's Holly and Ivy If you're looking for a creative, natural idea for your group's holiday party, consider Holly and Ivy at the Louisville Nature Center.  The center is the perfect setting to create your choice of a swag, wreath or table decoration from live greenery. Nature Center instructors will be on hand to assist, and the space comfortably holds 65 people. For more information, call 458-1328 or visit www.louisvillenaturecenter.org.

Louisville Metro news

Vacant & Public Property Administration announces new Last Look properties

New properties are now available in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Last Look program! 

Phase 1 - Save The Structure

• Save the structure: In the first 30 days of this 60 day window, the buyer can purchase the property if they can prove they have funds to pay for exterior renovation and structural repairs (see property list for the minimum proof of funds required). The property will be deed restricted with renovation deadlines of 6 months for exterior and 18 months for interior. This will be available during all 60 days that is structure is a part of the Last Look program.

Phase 2 - Demo For Deed

• Demo for deed: In the second 30 days of the 60 day window, if the buyer shows proof they can pay for demolition, they can purchase the property then demolish the property and do not have to show VPPA a plan for the site. Future plans will stilled need approval by the Offices of Planning & Design and Construction Review.  

Click here for a PDF list of available Last Look Properties!

Click here to view our website and submit an online application!

Louisville Metro events

November 24 - Light Up Louisville 

Help us kick off the holiday season for the 37th annual, Light Up Louisville celebration on Friday, November 24 at Metro Hall. Starting at 4 p.m., families and friends can come together to enjoy a whole evening of fun including children's activities, pictures with Santa, vendor booths, live entertainment, Holiday in the City ice skating and of course, the Lots of Lights Parade. 

Noon

• Holiday in the City ice skating rink opens - Fourth & Jefferson Sts

4:00 p.m.

• Children's activities inside Santa's Workshop - Metro Hall, 1st floor
• Vendors booths open - Sixth & Jefferson Sts
• Live entertainment - Main stage 

6:30 p.m.

• Lots of Lights Parade - Starts at Seventh & Jefferson Streets and heads east on Jefferson St. 
• The parade then turns down Fourth Street and disperse at Muhammad Ali. 
• The Lots of Lights Parade is an evening parade of lights, bands, 
• Carolers, car clubs, floats, children's groups &civic organizations. 

Register for the parade here. 

8:00 p.m.

• Light Up Moment - Santa joins Mayor Fischer on the main stage at Metro Hall to light up the city Christmas tree located at Jefferson Square Park
• Grab the best view of the lights, fireworks and action right in front of the stage on the west lawn of Metro Hall.

8:30 p.m.

• Free pictures with Santa - Metro Hall, 1st Floor

11:00 p.m. 

• Holiday in the City ice skating rink closes - Fourth & Jefferson St

Related street closures: Several streets downtown will be closed at 5 p.m. Friday, November 24 for Light Up Louisville events. Those streets will reopen at 4 a.m. on Saturday, November 15. 

For the details, click here. 

November 24 free coat exchange 

The 7th Annual Free Coat Exchange will be November 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Someone has a coat they do not need- Someone needs a coat they do not have! Please join us at the following locations in Louisville:

• The Green Building, 732 East Market Street, Ted Loebenberg, 401-952-6566, info@freecoatexchange.org
• Save-A-Lot Food Store, 4148 Taylor Blvd., Craig Oeswein, 367-8433, taylorsavelot@hotmail.com
• Save-A-Lot Food Store, 2626 Portland Ave., Woody Woodruff, 772-0705, woody.handinhand@gmail.com                                                                                            Family Scholar House-Parkland Campus, 1309 Catalpa St., Harvetta Ray, 855-8569, hray@familyscholarhouse.org
• The Benefits Firm, 620 3rd St. (next to Henry Clay), Heather Sons, 451-4560, heather@thebenefitsfirm.com
• St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2304 Crums Lane, Shively, Pastor Cindy Green, 812-449-9986, matterofcat@hotmail.com

Drop off sites for the 2017 Free Coat Exchange are all over Louisville Metro. For more information, visit www.freecoatexchange.org.

November 25 - Small Business Saturday with Louisville Independent Business Alliance 

The Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA), an alliance of more than 900 locally owned and independent businesses, has launched its 10th Annual Buy Local, Win $1000 hoLOUdays Contest. Entry forms and official contest rules are available at keeplouisvilleweird.com. A recent study of Louisville-area businesses shows that for every $100 spent at a locally-owned, independent business, $55 is reinvested locally, whereas only $14 is reinvested when that same money is spent at a national chain.  November 25 marks the eighth annual Small Business Saturday, a day designated to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. Small Business Saturday was created in 2010 in response to small business owners' most pressing need: more customers.

November 30 - Coffee with a Cop

Coffee with a Cop will be Thursday, November 30 from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Sunergos Coffee at 306 West Woodlawn Avenue. This coffee will feature LMPD's Fourth Division. 

Metro Leaf drop-off sites open through December 2

Louisville Metro residents not mulching autumn leaves into their lawns or putting them out in reusable or compostable containers for curbside collection have the option to dispose of them at one of three drop-off sites. Note: free leaf drop-off service will not be available November 23 and 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Only loose leaves will be accepted, and containers used to bring leaves 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. to 3 p.m. Public Works East District Operations Center, 595 Hubbards Lane, Tuesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Public Works Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue, Tuesday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday:  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Neighborhood Place partners offer energy management workshops, free financial counseling and more during November

Mondays and Wednesdays, Free Professional Financial Coaching - 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.Call Rosie Wright at 612-0819 to schedule an appointment. 

• Mondays, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Wednesdays, Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place, 1411 Algonquin Pkwy, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nov. 27, WeCare Energy Efficiency Overview at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. 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. Call 1-800-356-5467 for more information.

Mondays and Wednesdays, YMCA’s “Caring and Learning with Me” program at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 1503 Rangeland Rd., side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 10 a.m. to noon. This free program provides a wonderful learning environment for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers focusing on play and exploration. The adult caregiver is required to attend with the child/ren and you may also bring other children ages (0-2). Sponsored by the YMCA with support from First Neighborhood Place. Call Keyonna Humphrey at 974-8457 for more information and to register.

About Neighborhood Place 

Louisville’s Neighborhood Place -- a partnership of Louisville Metro Government (including the Office of Resilience and Community Services, and Public Health and Wellness), Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Centerstone (formerly Seven Counties Services) -- provides community-based centers which bring together health care, education, employment and social services at eight locations across the community. To find a Neighborhood Place in your neighborhood, please call Metro Call at 311.

News you can use

Camp Taylor area MSD sanitary sewer replacement project updates 

MSD posts weekly street closure maps at the following link:

http://louisvillemsd.org/camp-taylor-sewer-replacement-project

How to file a damage claim with MSD

From MSD: Property Owners may file damage claims by calling MSD Customer Relations at 587-0603. They will need to reference the Camp Taylor Sewer Project, provide their name, address, phone number, and a brief description of their damage claim. 

MSD will then forward the information to our contractor for them to investigate and render a decision on the claim in writing to the property owner. Additional information may be required such as receipts or photos as applicable. If the contractor denies responsibility for the claim, the property owner may appeal the decision by contacting MSD Customer Relations again and request that the claim be evaluated by MSD.

MSD and our field representatives will monitor and track the claim progression to make sure the contractor is responsive.

If you have questions, contact William Marshall of MSD at william.marshall@louisvillemsd.org or 540-6608 or Clay Bostic of Jacobs Engineering at clay.bostic@jacobs.com or 423-5552. Residents may also visit the MSD Field Office at 1618 Lincoln Avenue, near Poplar Level Road. 

Give your input on the MSD Critical Repair and Reinvestment Plan

A dedicated website at  http://www.louisvillemsd.org/CriticalRepairPlan includes links to the full Critical Repair & Reinvestment Plan and a comment form to provide direct input on the Plan (http://louisvillemsd.org/community-input-form) 

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers help by phone, text or chat

Enrollment for ACA insurance open through December 15

Now is the time to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act: To help people understand their options and enroll, in-person help is also available from unbiased, trained and certified application assistors: go to Getcoveredlou.org. People can also enroll at  HealthCare.gov or at 1-800- 318-2596. The 2018 Open Enrollment Period runs through December 15, 2017. Plans sold during Open Enrollment start January 1, 2018.

Were you a victim of fraud involving Western Union? File a claim now. 

Kentuckians who have been victims of fraud-induced wire transfers involving Western Union may file claims now as part of a settlement.  Those who reported to Western Union, the Federal Trade Commission or the Kentucky Attorney General's office should receive a claim form in the mail. 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. The deadline is Feb. 12, 2018.

LIHEAP Subsidy Phase underway

Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services' LIHEAP Program is a federally funded program that provides financial assistance to help low-income residents pay utility bills.  For details on how to apply, click here.

Vacant & Public Property Administration announces new programs to more rapidly move vacant properties back into productive use

The Louisville Metro Vacant & Public Property Administration (VPPA) offers three new programs designed to more rapidly move vacant properties back into productive use. For more information: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/vacant-public-property-administration or call 502-574-4200. 

Does your home have lead paint? Lead Safe Louisville program offers free home inspections for lead for qualified residents

Lead is a major health problem 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 dust, which is invisible to the eye, can be found in window troughs and sills, on baseboards, doors and door jambs, floors, and bare spots in the yard. For more information, click here. 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.

Louisville Metro Government wants to know more about electric vehicles and the people who drive them.

Do you drive an electric car? Take an online survey of electric vehicle ownership and/or use in metropolitan Louisville. As part of the survey, respondents will be asked to suggest spots where they’d like to see more electric-vehicle charging stations placed in the community. You can take the survey at the APCD’s website – https://louisvilleky.gov/government/air-pollution-control-district/drive-clean-louisville-electric-vehicle-survey – through December 31.

Mayor Greg Fischer seeks input on public art

Mayor Fischer has asked the Commission on Public Art to review its catalogue of art in the public right of way to develop a list of those tied to discrimination, racism and slavery, in preparation for a community conversation about their display. Dates for the community forums have not yet been set, but people can go online now to share their thoughts.

MetroCall 311  If you wish to make a MetroCall 311 request, please use the following contacts. You'll receive a service request number that will help the District 10 office assist you.  You can contact MetroCall 311:  - Email metrocall@louisvilleky.gov - Visit www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall where you can chat live with Metrocall fill out an online form for a 311 service request download the free mobile 311 application  - Tweet @LouMetro311  - Call 3-1-1 or 502-574-5000

Discounted Recycle Carts still available for $25 for District 10 residents - now in two sizes

The discounted recycle cart program has been re-instituted by Councilman Mulvihill and now offers two sizes: the 95-gallon carts and smaller 64 gallon carts.  The photos at left show the sizes (64 gallon on the left).

The carts normally cost $50, but Councilman Mulvihill has made them available for residents of District 10 for a reduced cost of $25. Please call 574-1110 or email us for the form. The reduced cost recycle carts will be available on a first come first served basis until the funds are depleted. This offer is available to urban service district residents.

Resources to help fight addiction in our community 

Louisville Metro Syringe Exchange Program sites:  Inside the Louisville Metro Public Department of Health & Wellness, 400 E. Gray St.;  Look for the RV at:  Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3640 River Park Drive (37th and River Park), Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon;  1455 Bicknell Ave. (corner of Bicknell and Taylor), Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,  Behind the Lake Dreamland Fire Station, 4603 Cane Run Rd., Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Portland Family Health Center parking lot, 2215 Portland Ave., Fridays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For details, click here. Permanent drug drop-off location: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, 531 Court Place. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For additional information dial 311. Nar-Anon: Hope for Families (program for people who love someone with an addiction) meets at Mosaic UMC, 8008 St. Andrews Church Road, Mondays at 8 p.m.  YMCA Safe Place provides referrals to kids, including those affected by a family overdose. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 502-635-5233.  Volunteers of America offers expanded addiction recovery services to help battle the opioid crisis. VOA offers residential, outpatient services and transitional housing to men, women, and pregnant or parenting women. Call 502-635-4530 or go to www.voamid.org/addiction.

How do I find out which LMPD Division serves my neighborhood? 

Fourth Division - This division covers the area including Smoketown, Churchill Downs, the Fairgrounds, South Louisville and Old Louisville.

Fifth Division - This division covers the area including the Highlands, Clifton and Cherokee and Seneca Parks.

Sixth Division - This division covers the area including Audubon Park, Newburg, Norfolk, the airport and GE.

If you click on the above links, more information is available on each division, including neighborhoods served, each Division Commander and Zone Lieutenants, plus links for crime mapping and crime notifications and information on the Neighborhood Watch program. 

Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program with neighbors watching out for each other. If you are concerned about crime or want to start a Neighborhood Watch where you live, go to https://louisvilleky.gov/government/police/start-neighborhood-watch-program

LMPD's anonymous tips - call, text or submit a tip online

Citizens may provide an anonymous tip:  By phone call to 574-LMPD (5673) By text to the 274637, or CRIMES. Just type LMPD, plus your tip Online by clicking here Cell phone numbers are encrypted before they get to police, making tips virtually impossible to track. The anonymous texting feature allows people with tips to communicate with police in near-real time. Text tipsters can also collect rewards for significant information: it's done with the cooperation of banks that hand over the cash -- no questions asked -- to people who present a code issued by police.

Potholes? Here's how to report: 

For state and interstate highways: http://transportation.ky.gov/Pages/Report-a-Pothole.aspx

For Louisville Metro potholes: 

1. Click here to use our easy online form.
2. Use Twitter by including the hashtag #502pothole and the location of the hole in any tweet.
3. Call MetroCall 311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues. You may also email them at metro.call@louisvilleky.gov 

Streetlight out? Here's how to report it You can report streetlights to LG&E/KU by following this link:  https://lge-ku.com/outages/report/streetlight

Have a small business or want to start one? Louisville Forward offers many resources

Business planning and advice for starting, relocating and expanding a business and access to financing opportunities, training and workforce development assistance are all available from Louisville Forward Economic Development by clicking here:  Louisville Forward Small Business Development’s https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/services/small-business-development team of managers will help guide you to the resources and partner organizations that will best fit your needs.

Free training and jobs links for manufacturing and construction

To find programs for FREE training and to connect people to jobs in construction and manufacturing, please click one of the following: 
KentuckianaWorks Homepage
KY Career Centers
KY Health Career Center
KY Manufacturing Career Center
Code Louisville
Mayor's SummerWorks
KentuckianaWorks College Access Center
Kentuckiana Builds
KentuckianaWorks on Youtube
Events Calendar

Kentuckiana Builds offers free training and job placement 

Kentuckiana Builds can prepare you for a quality profession like electrician, carpenter, fiber optic installer, welder and many more. Not only can we equip you with the hands-on skills you'll need for the job -- we can put you in contact with local employers who need those skills and are hiring. Eligibility requirements include being at least 18 years old, eligible to work in the U.S., and having a valid driver's license and high school diploma or GED.  The next Kentuckiana Builds Orientations, at Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway:  Tuesday, November 28 at 5:30 p.m.  Thursday, December 7 at 10 a.m.  Wednesday, December 13 at 10 a.m.  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.

It's not a secret - Homeowner Repair Program here to help eligible homeowners

Develop Louisville - Office of Housing and Community Development's Homeowner Repair Program may not be well known, but it's here to help. 

While some programs are available only to homeowners in the Russell, Shawnee or Portland neighborhoods. several are are accessible to eligible homeowners throughout Louisville Metro, including the Emergency Repair Program. Household must be at or below 80 percent AMI (Area Median Income) to be eligible to receive up to $5,000 toward emergency repair costs. Eligible costs include replacement or repair of major interior mechanical systems such as furnaces and water heaters and exterior health and safety issues such as gas and water line leaks and electrical wiring. Homeowners must continue to reside in the home as the owner occupant for a minimum of one year after work has been completed.  

For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 502-574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-rudy@louisvilleky.gov

Use the latex paint recycling program

Louisville Metro Solid Waste and Habitat for Humanity's ReStore accept partial cans of residential latex paint for recycling. The collected paint is reblended for sale in Habitat ReStore locations in Louisville, and money raised is reinvested in our community to create affordable home ownership opportunities.  Note: paint must be latex only, and in usable condition. If the paint can is rusted shut, or if it doesn’t have a label, it will be declined. Drop off latex paint during business hours at the following locations:  Louisville Metro Staffed Recycling Centers, open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at: 595 Hubbards Lane, 7219 Dixie Highway and 7201 Outer Loop.  Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations at 2777 S. Floyd Street, 4044 Taylorsville Road, and 1631 Rowan Street. For hours, visit louisvillerestore.com/.  Note: any paint that is oil based or requiring paint thinner for cleanup is considered a hazardous material and should be taken to the HAZ BIN at 7501 Grade Lane, which is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Homeowner’s insurance does not cover flood damage

Even if you don't live in a floodplain, you can still be at risk. More than 20 percent of all National Flood Insurance Program flood insurance claims are from areas outside the mapped high-risk areas. Just a few inches of water from a flood can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage. Talk to your insurance agent or go to www.floodsmart.gov.

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