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Mayor Fisher was on hand for the groundbreaking of the Advanced Manufacturing and IT campus at Jefferson Community and Technical College.
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Kenny Boyd's and Dr. Angel Jackson's smiles light up the Minor Daniel Academy Annual Basketball event. |
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Thanks to Cheryl Ford and Black Butterfly, Inc the Holiday Party at the Chestnut Street YMCA was a huge success. Freddie Brown and Miss Ira, a McDonald's franchisee were on had to celebrate this special time of year. |
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The West Louisville Holiday Festival at the Kentucky African American heritage Center was an absolute blast! Thank you Donna MacDonald and all involved! |
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Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in American held a vigil to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Sandy Hook Shooting where 20 children between six and seven years old, as well as six adult staff members were killed. Congressman Yarmuth was on hand speaking on gun safety.
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Do you see what I see? That question was answered by Linkin' Bridge at the Brown Theatre. The group's performance was presented by Angels in Disguise, an organization that promotes Down Syndrome awareness and celebrates the gifts of these incredible individuals. |
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Karen
Cassi is another happy District 4 constituent after we helped her keep the
driveway from being blocked. Thank you Public Works!
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The
Theta Omega Chapter of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, celebrated the work and passion of William Randolph "Randy" Barnett by
feeding the men living at the Chestnut Street YMCA.
Al
Cornish cooked up ribs for the guys at YMCA Transitional Living and Lester Sanders was serving up smiles!
Thank you for all you do!
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Councilwoman
Sexton Smith delivers the red carpet to the Baxter Communitry Center in Beecher
Terrace as final touches are out in place for the Holiday Dinner Party - Santa
is on his way!
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Its doesn't get much better than sharing food, and fellowship with friends, neighbors and love ones. Thank you Mayor for being on hand to join in the festivities. Thank you James Linton, Margaret Harris, Texas Roadhouse and a whole host of to make the Holiday Party at Baxter Community Center a glowing success! |
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Mayor Fisher, Dr. F. Bruce Williams, Nay Trabue of Manhattan on Broadway and Randy Webber, president of the Smoketown Neighborhood Association, were on hand as MSD hosted the Logan Street Basin Ribbon cutting. |
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Many thanks to everyone working
everyday to help our homeless population get the care they need and the
opportunity to be in a safe and healthy environment. We are our brothers’
keeper - yes we are.
Maria Price of St. John’s Center
and Keith Hackett, Director of Solid Waste Management Services work hard every
day helping our homeless population. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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 North
First Street, between Main and Washington streets, will close December 26 and
remain closed for approximately three weeks into January 2018. The closure is
necessary for the start of hotel construction. Appropriate barricades will be
in place.
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 Frankfort Avenue section to close
From the Metropolitan Sewer District:
Frankfort Avenue between Mellwood and Story avenues
will close to traffic on January 2, 2018. This construction is estimated
to continue through February 2018.
A detour will take traffic around the site via Mellwood
Avenue to Brownsboro Road to Story Avenue. This work is part of MSD's
Force Main Extension Project for the Clifton Heights Combined
Sewer Overflow (CSO) Basin. Keep up with MSD news.
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 The 7th Annual Give-A-Jam to End Homelessness will be held on Thursday, December 21st from 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. at the Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street. The evening will feature performances by local musicians and artists, soups from Louisville’s best chefs, a silent auction and a cash bar. Admission is $25 in advance and $30 at the door, and includes $10 worth of food/drink tickets. Proceeds will benefit the Coalition for the Homeless’s efforts to end youth, veteran and chronic homelessness. For more information and to purchase tickets click here. Tickets may be available at the door, but the event has sold out in years’ past so advanced tickets are encouraged.
The all-star lineup of local musicians includes Ben Sollee, John and Geoff Gage, Daniel Martin Moore, The Tyrone Cotton Band, Johnny Berry and The Outliers, Aaron Bibelhauser and Grammy-nominated Michael Cleveland, Steve Cooley and Brigid Kaelin, Hound of the Buskervilles, Britton Patrick Morgan, Hot Brown Smackdown, Small Time Napoleon, The Eleventh Hour, and Appalatin.
Local restaurants including Fork & Barrel, The Exchange Pub & Kitchen, Crave Cafe and Catering, Against the Grain, The Irish Rover, Harvest, Chili’s, Jack Fry's, Shady Lane Café, Uptown Café, and Volare will provide an array of soups and stews.
Each of the musicians and restaurant chefs are donating their time and talents, and the event will be staffed entirely by volunteers to ensure that all proceeds go to support the Coalition for the Homeless’ efforts to end homelessness in our community.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.louhomeless.org.
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 Make your voice heard as Russell transforms, and be entered into a drawing for one of 75, $100 prizes!
Be on the lookout for a survey that is being mailed to property owners and individuals/businesses that own/operate businesses within the Russell neighborhood. The survey is designed to gather feedback and help prioritize the work of the Vision Russell team.
The Vision Russell team will use the results to focus their transformation efforts, working to make the neighborhood more attractive for existing investors and more enticing to future investors.
For more information about the survey please visit www.visionrussell.org
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 Looking
for some winter fun this holiday break? Head to Holiday in the City,
Louisville's real ice, outdoor skating rink located at Fourth and Jefferson
Streets! Open through January 1, guests can purchase 60-minute skating sessions
on site. Check out our FAQ section for more information or RSVP/ Share on Facebook!
Holiday
in the City is sponsored by: MainSource Bank, LG&E, Fourth Street
Live!, Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau, Ford/UAW, 400 West Market,
106.9 Play!, Louisville Magazine, Outfront Media and WLKY!!
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 The Center for Neighborhoods is pleased to announce the Spring 2018 Neighborhood Institute. It is a leadership education program designed to equip neighborhood leaders with skills and resources needed to initiate positive change in the community through their neighborhood, homeowner, and condo associations. Classes meet every Thursday, 6:00 - 8:30PM at the Center for Neighborhoods Offices, 507 South Third Street, for 12 consecutive weeks (January 25th, 2017 – April 12th, 2018), including a Graduation Celebration. Dinner is provided each week. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited, and advance registration is required. Applications will be accepted through January 12th, 2018.
The Neighborhood Institute Spring 2018 is open to all neighborhoods, Metro Council Districts, and the whole community.
To apply for the 12-week program, visit www.centerforneighborhoods.org, or contact John Hawkins at 502-589-0343 or johnh@centerforneighborhoods.org.
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 The Russell Homeownership Incentive Program is an excellent way to move into a neighborhood rich with history and a wonderful housing stock. Louisville Metro Government (LMG) is placing a priority on incentivizing homeownership in an effort to further stabilize the Russell neighborhood.
Criteria:
- Committed to keeping the home as your primary residence for five years.
- Excited about making up to $24,999 in qualified improvements to your home.
- Willing to complete homeownership counseling, if a first-time homebuyer.
- Willing to conduct a lead inspection on the property if it was built prior to 1978.
For more information, please contact Donnie Adkins at (502) 574-8020.
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The West Louisville Chess Club's next meeting is January 6, 2018,
at 2401 Millers Lane. The start time is 11 a.m. The agenda includes recognizing
3 young people as Chess Athletes of the Month (January 2018) for their
academics, leadership and sportsmanship.
Our next tournament is scheduled for January 13, 2018, at 2401
Millers Lane. The registration for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Chess Classic
starts at 9:30 and ends at 10 a.m. The registration fee is twenty dollars. For more information contact Coach Corbin Seavers urbanlouisvillechess@yahoo.com.
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On the weekend of February 2nd and 3rd, Louisville Asset Building Coalition and its partners will be hosting an inaugural Taxathon: a 2-day, 24-hour marathon tax preparation event.
Every year, there is an rush of taxpayers at the beginning of the season seeking to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit. Often, due to capacity, we lose them to paid preparers. YOU can help us increase our capacity by joining in on the Taxathon fun!!
The public comment period is 30 days after the announcement is printed in the Courier Journal. If you chose to voice your opinion, letters must be mailed to: Alcohol Beverage Control Board 1003 Twilight Drive Frankfort, KY 40601.
1025 W. Broadway
Attached, please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Legal
announcement for an NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package license being
applied for, located at 1025 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY. 40203. The ad
ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, November 29, 2017.
1001 E. Washington St.
Attached, please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Legal
announcement for an NQ2 Restaurant Retail Drink and Sunday Liquor by the Drink
license(s) being applied for, located at 1001 E. Washington Street, Louisville,
KY. 40206. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, December 6, 2017.
131 River Road
Attached, please find a Change in Ownership memo and Courier Journal Legal
announcement for an NQ2 Restaurant Retail Drink, Supplemental Bar, Sunday
Liquor by the Drink, and Transitional license(s) being applied for, located at
131 River Road, Louisville, KY. 40202. The ad ran in The Courier Journal
Friday, December 8, 2017.
222 E. Witherspoon St. Ste. 101
Attached, please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Legal
announcement for a Quota Retail Liquor by the Package, Quota Retail Liquor by
the Drink, NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package, NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage by
the Drink, and Sunday Liquor by the Drink license(s) being applied for, located
at 222 E. Witherspoon St., Ste. 101, Louisville, KY. 40202. The ad ran in
The Courier Journal Friday, December 15, 2017.
Butchertown butchertownpres@gmail.com 1st Tuesday @ 6:00 pm
Germantown Paristown 1094 E. Kentucky St. 396-4836 judithmagrem28@gmail.com 3rd Monday @ 6:00 pm
Irish Hill Neighborhood Association For more information info@irishhillneighbors.org
Original Highlands 1228 E. Breckenridge St 287-3938 driddle121@yahoo.com 3rd Monday @ 6:00 pm
Paristown Pointe 1228 E. Breckinridge St 502-587-1595 jorobinson854@icloud.com 2nd Tuesday @6:30 pm
Phoenix Hill 451 Baxter Avene 583-7133 phoenixhillna@gmail.com 2nd Monday @ 5:30 pm
Portland Now 2503 Montgomery St. 438-0189 larry.stoess@gmail.com 1st Tuesday @ 6:30 pm
Russell Neighborhood -6pm 631 S 28th St. The last Thursday of the month at (502) 389-7004 or email Jackie Floyd
Shelby Park 600 E. Oak Street 417-5336 Shelby Park on Facebook 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 pm
Smoketown 325 E. Kentucky Street 836-7661 666@webberconsulting.org 3rd Monday @ 6:30 pm
South Fourth Street- Jim Reskin, President
December 21- 6pm Give-A-Jam to End Homelessness Clifton Center
December 22- 2pm The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Western Library 604 S 10th Street
December 23- Noon Lanita Rocknettes School of Dance Hip Hop Challenge Old Male HS 911 S. Brook Street
December 23- 3pm Turn of the Century Louisville Western Library 604 S. 10th Street
December 25- Merry Christmas!
December 26- Happy Kwanzaa!
December 27- 2pm Snowmen Stories Western Library 604 S. 10th Street
December 27- 4pm Fika & Hygge Relax like a Scandinavian 604 S. 10th Street
January 1- Happy New Year!
Metro Call: 311 or (502) 574-5000
Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
Louisville Forward/Economic Development: (502) 574-4140
Planning & Design Services: (502) 574-6230
Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
Public Works: (502) 574-5810
TARC: (502) 585-1234
PARC: (502) 569-6222
Legal Aid: (502) 584-1254
IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
Congressman John Yarmuth: (502) 582-5129
Solid Waste Management (SWMS): (502) 574-3571
Metro Parks: (502) 456-8100
Metro Police: (Non Emergency) (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
LMPD 1st Division: (502) 574-7167
LMPD 2nd Division: (502) 574-2478
LMPD 4th Division: (502) 574-7010
LMPD 5th Division: (502) 574-7636
Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
Metro Safe: (502) 572-3460 or (502) 574-7111
Vacant & Public Property Administration: (502) 574-4016
Brightside: (502) 574-2613
Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): (502) 753-4888
Your State Representative or State Senator: http://www.lrc.ky.gov
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