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

Metro Council Announces Medical Marijuana Town Hall Meetings

Louisville Metro Council Health and Education Committee invite the community to attend one of three town hall meetings on the topic of legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Each town hall meeting will be held in a different part of the community, with the first town hall starting Monday, February 19 at 6:00pm. Each town hall will start with presentations by panelists both in support and opposition to a resolution calling for the legalization of medical marijuana which is currently being considered by the Louisville Metro Council. Persons attending the town hall meeting will have the opportunity to ask questions of panelists following opening remarks. Each town hall is expected to last 60-90 minutes and comments received during each event will be given to all members of the Louisville Metro Council.
Town Hall Meeting Dates:
   Monday, February 19, 6:00PM – Lyndon City Hall (515 Wood Road)
   Monday, February 26, 6:00PM – Louisville Fire Fighters Hall (400 Bakers Lane)
   Tuesday, February 27, 6:00PM – Southwick Community Center (3621 Southern Avenue)

A copy of the proposed resolution is available by clicking here!

Upcoming SCNP Events

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.

Work and Learn Program for K-TAP Recipients Info Session
Thursday, February 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.

LIHEAP Crisis Program

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

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

LWC crews are working Ash Avenue to Beargrass Creek. The westbound lanes between this section are closed The eastbound lanes will operate as a two-lane roadway. Southbound Goss Avenue's right turn/through lane to westbound Eastern Parkway will be closed. Construction in this area will continue through the end of March.

Louisville Resilience Survey

The Louisville Resilience team has a short web-based survey to help craft the city’s strategy for withstanding “shocks and stresses,” such as economic downturns and natural disasters. Louisville Resilience will use the residents’ feedback as the office, in partnership with the community, crafts policies and implementation strategies. The survey, which takes about 10 minutes to complete, can be found at:

http://surveys.iqsresearch.com/s3/Resilience-2017

Grass-Roots News

Grass-Roots.news is a monthly online magazine with information about people of color: African Americans, Bosnians, Cubans, Jews and Muslims who want to communicate their own story through the many diverse voices of their community leaders. For more information please contact Adolfo (Ben) Ruiz, Grass-Roots.news Publisher at www.Grass-Roots.news

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

Free Job Training!

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

ABC Notification for 3167 S. 2nd Street

Legal announcement for a Quota Retail Liquor by the Package, NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package, and NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage by the Drink license(s) being applied for by:

Kroger Limited Partnership I
DBA/ Kroger #752 Liquor Store
3167 S. 2nd Street

For additional information click on new+location+or+ownership+change.pdf The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, February 7, 2018.