From Erin Fitzgerald, Chairperson of the Camp Zachary Taylor Neighborhood Association: 

The next CZTNA general neighborhood meeting will take place on Thursday, January 11 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Camp Taylor Elementary School. ALL ARE WELCOME!!! Elections for neighborhood association positions will take place at this meeting. Please come and get involved!

Please consider nominating yourself or a neighbor to become involved in one of these positions. We need for people like you to get involved, in order to keep connected and continue to improve our neighborhood.

All position descriptions are listed below. If you have any questions or want to nominate yourself or another person, please feel free to email me at (agirlnamedearl@gmail.com).
Thank you.

Chairperson

• plans and facilitates neighborhood meetings (bimonthly) and core group meetings (quarterly)
• communicates and collaborates with speakers and community partners
• helps plan and coordinate community events with core group members
• helps coordinate correspondence about meetings and events (email, social media, newsletter)
• refers residents to appropriate city/community resources when issues arise
• meets with other core group members for consultation on neighborhood initiatives
• delegates tasks to other members as appropriate

Vice-chair

• assists with all chairperson duties as needed
• stands in for chairperson as needed
• assumes or delegates duties of chairperson when that seat is not actively filled

Secretary

• takes notes during neighborhood meetings
• distributes notes to core group after meetings for follow-up
• keeps record of all meeting notes for reference

Treasurer

• keeps all neighborhood association financial records up to date (including receipts)
• collects dues at neighborhood meetings, or delegates this task to other members
• tracks paid dues (name and date of all who pay dues) for reference
• manage bank account and disperse funds as approved by core group

Area Representative

•  meets with core group quarterly to discuss and share issues from neighbors in their area 

• works with other core group members to determine focus of meetings, events, and neighborhood initiatives  

• helps with events and neighborhood initiatives as determined by the group 

• helps to distribute information to residents of their area   

Louisville Parks and Recreation is accepting team registrations for its adult men’s winter basketball leagues. Games will be played Sunday afternoons at the Cyril Allgeier Community Center, 4101 Cadillac Court, beginning January 21, with game times of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 p.m.

The fee is $450 per team, and participants must be 18 or older. Deadline to register is January 12, or until leagues are filled.

For more information on how to register, please click here. 

All information concerning league offerings, rules, and team roster sheets can be found here. For more information, please contact Michael Wade at Michael.Wade@louisvilleky.gov or call 502/574-4515.

Louisville Metro Community Services' LIHEAP Program is a federally funded program that provides financial assistance to help low-income residents pay utility bills. The Crisis component of LIHEAP operates Jan. 8 through March 30, 2018 (or until funding is expended, whichever comes first. (CLICK HERE to download a flyer).

This year's Crisis Program features expanded eligibility allowing residents who received a utility bill with a past due amount to apply, in addition to continuing to serve those who received a disconnect notice. 

Residents wishing to apply must make an appointment in advance utilizing the automated appointment system. The toll free service is currently open and is available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.

Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

Become a non-smoker. You’ll feel better and you’ll live longer. Do it for your health. Do it for your family. Do it for yourself!

You don’t have to do it alone, register today.

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness and its community partners are offering free stop smoking classes using the American Lung Association's Freedom From Smoking® (FFS) program. The eight-session program includes weekly support group meetings combined with the use of nicotine replacement products such as patches and gum. Participants receive free supplies of nicotine replacement products.

Advance registration for Freedom From Smoking® classes is required. There are several ways to register:

• call 574-STOP (574-7867),
• email StopSmoking@louisvilleky.gov
• or online.

January Stop Smoking classes include: 

January 9 - February 27  Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Baptist Health Floyd Paris Education Center, 1850 State Street, New Albany, Indiana. Call 1-800-4Source (800-476-8723) to register.

January 10 - February 21 SPANISH  Esta clase es en español y es gratis, si quiere registrarse, llama 502-629-1234. Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Norton Women's and Children's Hospital, 3999 Dutchmans Lane, Plaza 1, Suite 3C, Louisville. Call 502-629-1234 or click here to register

January 10 - February 21 SPANISH  Esta clase es en español y es gratis, si quiere registrarse, llama 502-629-1234. Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Okolona Library, 7300 Jefferson Boulevard. ​Call 502-629-1234 or click here to register

January 15 - February 26  Mondays from 4 to 5:30 p.m., UAW Local 862 Union Hall - KTP, 2702 Chamberlain Lane. ​Call 502-629-1234 or click here to register

January 16 - February 27  Tuesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Louisville Assembly Plant Hall, 3000 Fern Valley Road. Call 502-629-1234 or click here to register

January 16 - February 27  Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Bullitt County Health Department, Annex Building, 181 Lees Valley Road, Shepherdsville, Ky. Call 502-955-5355 to register.

January 18 - March 8  Thursdays from 12:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness, 400 East Gray Street, Forum. Call 502-574-7867 or click here to register

January 22 - March 5  Mondays from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Family Health Center - East Broadway, 834 East Broadway, 2nd Floor. Call 502-574-7867 or click here to register

January 24 - March 7  Wednesdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Family Health Center - Portland, 2215 Portland Ave., 4th floor. Call 502-574-7867 or click here to register

January 30 -  March 13  Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.at Marshall Women's Center, 4121 Dutchmans Lane, Plaza III, Suite 108, Room 1B. Call 502-629-1234 or click here to register

Center For Neighborhoods is now accepting  applications for Neighborhood Institute Spring 2018. Classes will be held at the Center for Neighborhoods (507 South Third Street) every Thursday from January 25 to April 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided for all attendees. 

About Neighborhood Institute

The Neighborhood Institute is open to all neighborhoods, Metro Council Districts and the whole community. There is no charge to attend.

The Neighborhood Institute is a neighborhood leadership-education program established in 1987 by the Center For Neighborhoods, a non-profit civic organization. The Neighborhood Institute equips neighborhood leaders with the resources necessary to effect positive change by acting through and with their neighborhood groups.

Part of the Neighborhood Institute curriculum includes a self-directed project in the community. Through the class projects, people become engaged in the community as they branch out and apply the information and knowledge from the class to real life situations.

For more information, contact John Hawkins, 502-589-0343 or johnh@centerforneighborhoods.org.

The application deadline for Neighborhood Institute Spring 2018 is noon on Friday, January 12. 

“Am I Eligible” invites individuals to complete a brief online survey to determine which RCS programs and services are available to them. This tool is featured on the RCS homepage at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services or can be accessed at https://amieligible.louisvilleky.gov/. 

Survey participants are asked to answer questions related to household size and monthly income; whether or not there are children present in the household; is there a disability; as well as what programs are of interest. Based on the answers to the questions, participants receive a customized list of programs and services for which they may be eligible including educational scholarships, housing and financial assistance, help starting a microbusiness, assistance with budgeting or opening a bank account, and more. 

“Am I Eligible” can be completed anonymously or participants have the option of submitting their name, contact information as well as selecting a Neighborhood Place most convenient for them.  An RCS staff member assigned to the designated Neighborhood Place will then contact the participant by phone or email for further follow-up.

Louisville Parks and Recreation is currently accepting applications for AmeriCorps and VISTA positions. 

Positions include service terms of 9 to 12 months starting now. 

We currently have openings in natural areas, forestry and landscaping, environmental education, community centers, and volunteer programming. 

Individuals selected will be eligible to receive a living allowance and educational award and may also be eligible for health insurance and child care.  

For additional information/application, send email of interest to Laura.Ryan@louisvilleky.gov and attach a copy of your resume.

TARC and Brightside are partnering for the 19th annual Design-a-Bus contest. The winning artwork by schoolchildren will be featured on a bus that will travel in the Republic Bank Pegasus Parade on Thursday May 3, and on TARC routes throughout the metropolitan region following Derby festivities.

This year, students are being asked to submit artwork focusing on key Brightside initiatives including daffodil and other plantings in public spaces, volunteer community clean-ups, litter abatement, and making Louisville overall a more clean, green city.

Students are encouraged to visit Brightside’s website, https://louisvilleky.gov/government/brightside/about-brightside to learn more and to get ideas for their artwork. Contest details are also at https://www.ridetarc.org/design-a-bus-contest

Deadline is March 2. 

Percy is a Labrador Retriever mix currently waiting for a forever home. The 9-year-old is laid back, his nature is sweet, and he knows some commands. Percy is being treated for heartworms; he needs to be in a calm environment during his recovery. Any additional treatments would be paid for by Metro Animal Services.  Percy is friendly with other dogs; he could be tested to see if he gets along with cats. Percy has been neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. 

Percy's adoption is free with our Pay It Forward Program. To adopt Percy, visit Animal House Adoption Center at 3516 Newburg Road Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Learn more about Percy by calling 473-PETS. 

Don’t throw away that old television, computer or other electronic device that you just replaced - let Metro Public Works recycle those newly obsolete devices instead.

Free post-holiday electronics drop-off service is available at our Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue. Drop-off will be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on these three Saturdays: January 6, January 13 and January 20.

The special holiday promotion is in addition to our regular year round electronics recycling program. Details on the regular program are available on our website at https://louisvilleky.gov/recycling

Neighborhood Place partners offer workshops and services in January to benefit all family members including a Healthy Living Club, two dates to meet with Legal Aid representatives, an energy management workshop as well as two employment recruitment events.

Jan. 8 - ElderCare 4 Families Employment Recruitment at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Ave., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. An employment recruiter will be on-hand from ElderCare 4 Families, an in-home non-medical care service for seniors that provides assistance such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and personal care. Call 313-4635 for more information.

Mondays and Thursdays, 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. 

Jan. 9, Foster Parent Recruitment Meeting at First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd., side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 6 to 8 p.m. Detailed information will be provided on the requirements and process of how to become a foster or adoptive parent. Information such as an explanation of foster care, special needs adoption, and information on foster parent training classes will be provided. Sponsored by Kentucky Foster Care and the Special Needs Adoption Program. Call 595-5437 (KIDS) for more information.      

Jan. 9, Healthy Living Club at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 1 to 2 p.m. Classes are open to anyone interested in gaining more knowledge to live a better and more fulfilling life. Monthly meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month to discuss healthy living and to get the support you need to eat better, get active, and lose weight.  This month, a representative from Family Health Center will discuss “A New Year and a New You.” Come and join the fun and fellowship. Call 363-1483 for more information. 

Jan. 9, Blood Pressure Checks at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Ave. 10 a.m. to noon. Louisville Metro Health and Wellness health educators will provide free blood pressure checks. Call 313-4635 for more information.

Jan. 11, A Healthy Journey for Two Educational Baby Shower at First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd., 1 to 3 p.m. A Healthy Journey for Two is an educational baby shower open to any expectant mothers. The class will include a range of information and resources, as well as free baby items, gift cards, prizes, and snacks. Hosted by Seven Counties and KIDSNow. Fathers are welcome but must be registered. For more information and to RSVP, contact Mendy Mason at 502-341-5400.

Jan. 16, Sodexo Hiring Opportunities at South Central Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd., side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 9 a.m. to noon. 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. Call 313-4700 for more information. 

Jan. 17, Community Dental Care Information Sessions.  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. Call 366-4442 for more information. 

• South Jefferson Neighborhood Place – Fairdale location, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. to noon
• South Jefferson Neighborhood Place – Valley Location, 10200 Dixie Hwy., 1:30 to 3 p.m. 

Thursdays, Jan. 18 – March 8, 4 Your Child Dads Making the Difference at NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 4018 W. Market St., 4 to 8 p.m. “4 Your Child” is an eight-week fatherhood program that aims to improve the quantity and quality of fathers’ involvement by integrating responsible parenting, economic stability, and relationship education services.  Participants may be compensated for their time up to $220 but registration is required. For more information or to register for the upcoming weekly workshops, please contact Dr. Cheri Langley at 709-9323 or by email at 4YourChild@Outlook.com.  

Jan. 23 and 25, Legal Aid Representative Sessions - A representative from Legal Aid will be on hand to discuss issues surrounding domestic violence, Emergency Protective Orders and making a safety plan for all family members.  Stop by to discuss your situation.  All matters are confidential.

• Jan. 23, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd. (W.D. Bruce Building_ door #24), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Call 313-4700 for more info.
• Jan. 25, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 9 a.m. to noon. Call 363-1483 for more info.

Jan. 30, Energy Management Workshop at the First Neighborhood Place, side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 1503 Rangeland Road, 1 p.m. 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. Call 313-4728 or 313-4700 for registration. 

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.

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.