 The Metro Council’s Community Affairs and Housing Committee has announced the first in a series of meetings to update Louisville’s progress in dealing with vacant and abandoned property in Metro Louisville.
The first meeting is set for Monday, February 12th beginning at 1:30pm at the Shawnee Golf Course Clubhouse, 460 Northwestern Parkway.
The committee is encouraging the public to come out and meet with staff from Metro Louisville’s Vacant and Public Property Administration. The office has recently implemented new programs designed to help with the purchase of abandoned property along with helping improve the appearance of vacant buildings in neighborhoods with problems properties.
These series of meetings will offer the community a chance to learn more about what’s going on and will be held in multiple locations in the coming months.
For more information about the various programs on Vacant and Public Properties, go to: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/vacant-public-property-administration.
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Feb.
1 – Mar. 16, The
Butterfly Effect Prom Dress Drive at NorthWest Neighborhood Place
Call 485-7230 for more information. Donations of prom dresses,
shoes, accessories, as well as tuxedo rental vouchers are all requested to
assist with the “Butterfly Effect Prom Event” on March 27. Drop off
donations to NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 4018 W. Market St. weekdays between
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. by March 16. Sponsored in collaboration
with Destinee Germany, Miss Black Kentucky, in addition to Academy at
Shawnee Youth Services and Jefferson County Public Schools.
Feb. 13 and 20,
Community Dental Care Information Sessions
Call 502-366-4442 for more
information. 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.
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Feb. 13, South
Jefferson Neighborhood Place – Valley Location, 10200 Dixie Hwy; 9:30 – 11:30
a.m.
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Feb. 13, South
Jefferson Neighborhood Place – Fairdale location, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 1– 3
p.m.
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Feb. 20, South
Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 22, Weekly
Resource School at Bridges
Neighborhood Place
Located
at 1411 Algonquin Pkwy. Contact Nannette Bertram Dix at 634-6057
to RSVP and for more information. The Bridges
of Hope staff is teaming up with an array of service providers to provide
weekly programming and resources focusing on substance prevention,
self-sufficiency, health, safety and resiliency. All workshops are free and
open to the public.
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Feb. 22, CHOICES, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Center
for Women and Families presents “CHOICES”, an educational and support program
for people affected by intimate partner and/or sexual violence.
Feb. 12, ElderCare 4
Families Employment Recruitment
Call 244
-8446 for more information. Located at 1503 Rangeland Road (T. J. Middle
School in the W.D. Bruce Building – door #24). Call 313-4700 for more
information. An employment recruiter will be on-hand for ElderCare 4 Families,
a non-medical in homecare service for seniors provide help with cooking,
cleaning, laundry and personal care.
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Feb. 12, Ujima
Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Ave., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Feb. 15, NorthWest
Neighborhood Place, 4018 W. Market St., 1 - 3 p.m.
Mondays-Thursdays, YMCA’s
“Caring and Learning with Me” program at Thomas Jefferson
Middle School, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Located at 1503 Rangeland Rd., side
of Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Call Keyonna Humphrey at 974-8457 for more
information and to register. 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.
Feb. 15 and 22 , Work and
Learn Program for K-TAP Recipients Info Session at South Central Neighborhood Place, 9 a.m. - 3
p.m.
Located at 4255 Hazelwood Ave. Call
502-213-2284 for more information. 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.
Feb. 8, 20 and 28, A
Healthy Journey for Two Educational Baby Shower
Contact Mendy Mason at 341-5400 to
RSVP or for more information. 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.
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Feb. 8, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland
Rd. 1 – 3 p.m.
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Feb. 20, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255
Hazelwood Ave., 1 - 3 p.m.
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Feb. 28, Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne
Ave., 1- 3 p.m.
Feb 13, Blood
Pressure Checks at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. - 12
p.m. Located at 3610 Bohne Ave. Call 313-4635 for more information.
Louisville Metro Health and Wellness health educators will provide free blood
pressure checks.
Feb. 13 and 22, Foster
Parent Recruitment Meeting
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 training classes will be provided.
Sponsored by Kentucky Foster Care and the Special Needs Adoption Program.
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Feb. 13, First Neighborhood Place, 1503
Rangeland Rd., side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 6 - 8 p.m.
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Feb. 22, NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 4018 W.
Market St., 6 - 8 p.m.
Feb. 13, Healthy Living Club at South Jefferson
Neighborhood Place, 1 – 2 p.m.
Located
at 1000 Neighborhood Place, Call 363-1483 for more information. 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
Community Dental will be on hand to provide free dental screenings and also to
discuss positive dental hygiene at any age. Free dental supplies for
those that attend. Come and join the fun and fellowship.
Feb. 15, African
American Read-In U at Southwick Community Center 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Located at 3621 Southern Ave.
Call 313-4635 for more information. In honor of Black History Month, join
in this celebration of black authors via readings, dancing, and music. Sponsored
by Ujima Neighborhood Place.
Beginning Feb. 22, Cooking Matters Class at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place
Located
at 1000 Neighborhood Place. Call 772-8588 to register for this
class. Join this free, six-week cooking class to learn about healthy
eating, cook in class, and take home a bag of groceries each week. All
participants must meet income eligibility requirements. Sponsored by
Family Health Center and Dare to Care.
Feb.
22, Passport Health Care
Community Engagement, 10
a.m. – 12 p.m.
Located
at 4018 West Market St. Call 313.4892 for more information.
Representatives from Passport Health Care will be onsite to provide one-on-one
consultations and discuss plan benefits and options. This is a
great opportunity as Passport aims to raise awareness and educate the community
about the Passport Health Plan mission.
Feb. 26, Diabetes Education Classes at South Jefferson
Neighborhood Place, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Located
at 1000 Neighborhood Place. Call 502-772-8588 to sign up. This
information session is provided monthly to assist in learning the latest
information on managing diabetes including healthy eating, developing an active
lifestyle, taking medications and reducing health risks. Sponsored by
Family Health Center.
Beginning Feb. 28, Freedom from Smoking Classes at South
Jefferson Neighborhood Place
Located at 1000 Neighborhood Place. Call 772-8588 to register or
for more information. Join this weekly group on Wednesdays for seven weeks
to get the support you need to be free from smoking, Support will be
provided on stress management, creating a personal plan and avoiding
weight gain. All classes are free. Sponsored by the Family Health
Centers.
 Good news for Louisville residents looking to dispose of
household hazardous materials. The Household Hazardous Materials
drop-off service, or Haz Bin, is expanding from a two-days-a-week
operation to five days a week.
Haz Bin, now open
only Wednesday and Saturday will switch beginning February 13, 2018 to a
Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule. Haz Bin, located at 7501
Grade Lane, is available to all residents of Louisville/Jefferson County.
It provides a safe and convenient way to dispose of unwanted household
hazardous materials which are not accepted in household garbage collection or
recycling centers.
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The Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Frazier History Museum, and the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts – all partners in downtown Louisville’s Museum Row on Main -- are teaming up to offer $5 deals for Kentucky and Indiana residents throughout February. The Ali Center, Slugger, and Frazier museums will be offering $5 admission rates to locals throughout the month and patrons of the Kentucky Center’s SCENE at the Center restaurant will receive a $5 off restaurant orders of $50 or more.
To take advantage of the museum offer, guests must show proof of residency in Kentucky or Indiana, such as a driver’s license or alternate I.D. while purchasing tickets. In addition to the $5 February promotion, Museum Row on Main partners offer $1 off admission to guests who show a ticket stub from another member museum that charges admission.
  Louisville
Asset Building Coalition is here to help. They will be offering FREE tax
assistance January 22 through April 17, 2018.
To schedule an appointment please call 502-305-0005.
For Taxpayers with Household Income of $64,000 or less
MAKE
SURE YOU BRING
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Picture
ID and Social Security cards for everyone listed on the return
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Copy
of 2016 tax return with all attachments and schedules
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W-2s
and 1099s from your employers
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Other
1099s for interest, dividends, state tax refund or other income
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1095
for health insurance
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1098
for education credit, plus detailed financial statement from the school
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Bank
account number and routing number for direct deposit as well as savings
account number (if applicable)
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Child
care information, including Provider ID and actual amounts paid
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Summarized
list of other income/expenses for those who itemize or are self-employed
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Additional
tax information that may be required
The
VITA free tax preparation sites are located at:
- Americana Community
Center, 4801 Southside Dr.
- Bates Community
Development, 1228 Jackson St.
- Bridges of Hope
Neighborhood Place, 1411 Algonquin Pkwy. (Self-file only beginning Jan. 29)
- Edison Center , 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201
- First Neighborhood
Place, 1503 Rangeland Road
- LouisvilleUrban
League, 1535 W. Broadway
- Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway
- Portland Promise Center,
1831 Baird St.
- Salt and Light Community
Development, 3025 Gerald Dr.
- Sun Valley Community
Center, 6505 Bethany Lane
- United Crescent Hill
Ministries, 150 State St.
- Wesley House Community
Services, 5114 Preston Hwy.
Visit www.labcservices.org for locations near you
02/10/2018 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Give Kids a Smile Day at Park DuValle Community Health Center is February 10th from 10 AM to 3 PM Every child gets a free dental screening! Enjoy a day of dental education, activities, and give-aways! |
