Louisville Water Company has closed Palatka Road between Manslick Road and St. Andrews Church Road through March 2. LWC closed this section of Palatka to safely complete important infrastructure improvement.

http://louisvillewater.com/newsroom/palatka-road-closure

South Central Neighborhood Place February Events

Work and Learn Program for K-TAP Recipients Info Session
Thursday’s February 8, 15 and 22
9 A.M. to 3 P.M.
4255 Hazelwood Ave
Individuals who are receiving K-TAP can come learn about campus and community resources for students, as well as work-study jobs. Students can work on-campus or off-campus, even in your field study. Call 213-2284 for further information.

Community Dental Care Information Sessions
Tuesday, February 20
9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
4255 Hazelwood Ave
Community Dental Care is a full-sedental 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, to assist in scheduling appointments for dental needs as well as offer no cost dental screenings. Call 366-4442 for further information.

A Healthy Journey for Two Educational Baby Shower
Tuesday, February 20
1 P.M. to 3 P.M.
4255 Hazelwood Ave
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. Call Mendy Mason at 341-5400 for reservations or further information.

Report on the Current Solid Waste Management System

A two-year study that assesses Louisville’s current solid waste management system has been finalized. The report recommends improvements and lays the groundwork as the city works toward its goal of diverting 90 percent of the community’s solid waste away from landfills by the year 2042. The recommendations will be studied by Public Works, Metro Council and the Louisville/Jefferson County Solid Waste District, with additional public input, before any potential changes are made. Read the full report.

Youth volunteers sought to create Valentines for Meals on Wheels recipients

Louisville Metro Senior Nutrition Program invites young people to create handmade Valentine's Day cards as part of the annual Love Letters campaign. The cards will then be included in meal deliveries to Meals on Wheels recipients and shared with other senior programs to help lift the spirits of older adults in our community. To donate cards to the local Meals on Wheels program, drop off any weekday by Feb. 9 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 701 W. Ormsby Ave. Suite 201. For further Information contact Tiffany Woodson, Volunteer Coordinator for the Louisville Metro Senior Nutrition Program at 574-6420 or Tiffany.Woodson@louisvilleky.gov .

LIHEAP Crisis Program Now Open

LIHEAP is accepting applications through March 30th or until available funds have been expended, whichever comes first. This year’s Crisis Program features expanded eligibility for past due amounts in addition to those that have received a disconnect notice. Residents wishing to apply must make an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Schedule appointments by phone at 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Louisville Asset Building Coalition's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, and AARP Tax Aide programs provide trained, IRS-certified volunteers to offer free tax services at more than 20 sites across the city to individuals and families who earned less than $64,000 in 2017. Appointments are recommended. For further information, sites or appointments call (502) 305-0005 or go to www.louisvillekyvita.cascheduler.com

LWC Eastern Parkway Project Update

The next phase of LWC work is between East Burnett Ave and Poplar Level Rd. The west bound lanes of Eastern Parkway are closed and the road will operate as two lanes. Lydia Street will be closed at Eastern Parkway. We expect to work in this area until mid-February. For further details or updates go to www.LouisvilleWater.com/EasternPkwyProject

Take the Louisville Parks Foundation Survey

The Louisville Parks Foundation invites you to participate in a quick survey about our parks.
Your feedback is very important and will be used to determine priorities for developing services for the community. The Louisville Parks Foundation’s Vision is a City of Parks where everyone has the opportunity to Give. Plant. Play. Click here to take the survey. If you need more information about Louisville Parks Foundation, please visit lpfky.org or contact info@louisvilleparksfoundation.org.

"Treebate" - buy a tree, earn a rebate

TreesLouisville, in partnership with the Louisville Metro Division of Community Forestry, is currently running a Tree Rebate Program as an incentive for homeowners to plant more trees.

The Tree Rebate Program is open to all residents of Jefferson County. Through the program, participants can earn a rebate of 40 percent (up to $80) on the purchase of a shade tree. Rebates will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds run out. For full details, visit treeslouisville.org/rebate.

Report Potholes

Discounted Recycle Carts Available!

Councilwoman Butler is participating in the discounted recycle cart program with Solid Waste. District 15 residents benefit! The 95-gallon and 65-gallon recycling carts are available for District 15 residents for only $25 -- this is a 50% discount off the cost. To order your recycle cart call Solid Waste Management (SWMS) at 574-3571 or download the form here:
https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/public_works/pdf_files/3-8-17_garbageandrecyclingcart_recyclingbin_95-65.pdf Then mail in the completed form and $25 to SWMS at:
Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management
Attn: Collection Division
600 Meriwether Avenue
Louisville, KY 40217-1146