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Tomorrow - African-American Read-In

This February, Brandeis Elementary and Kennedy Montessori School are hosting an African-American Read In through the Family Resource Center. We are seeking volunteers from our community, specifically African-American leaders, to come in to our schools and read to our students!  Books and passages will be chosen to enrich and enhance black history knowledge. As a part of Black History Month, we want to expose our students to pertinent literacy materials, presented by different members from around the community.   

Volunteers can give an hour, two, or the day!  We are flexible in that a volunteer will simply let us know when they can come, and they will be scheduled and given material to read that day (unless of course they have a preferred book or passage). 

The dates are:

• Friday, Feb. 16th 9:15 – 3:15
• Brandeis Elementary School African-American Read In
• 2817 W. Kentucky Street 40211

And

• Friday, Feb. 23rd 9:15-3:15
• John F. Kennedy Montessori Elementary School African-American Read In
• 3800 Gibson Lane 40211

Interested in volunteering? Please email Stephanie Link, Brandeis/Kennedy FRC Coordinator Stephanie.link@jefferson.kyschools.us

Include your availability in your email (date, time, length of availability, and if you have your own material you wish to present).

Today & Tomorrow - Workforce Development Info Sessions

Are you or someone you know interested in short-term job training?  RCS' Workforce Development program can provide you with up to a $5,000 scholarship for workforce training. Read more details to see if you qualify.

Choose from one of two sessions this week:

• Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m.
• Feb. 16 at 10 a.m.
• Both held at the Edison Center, 701 W Ormsby Ave.

RSVP to Michele.Bright@louisvilleky.gov; include your name, phone number and email address.

This Saturday - Get Help Expunging Your Record at Little to No Cost!

Keep Family Resources & Youth Service Centres In Our Schools - Take the Survey Today!

Louisville's Family Resources and Youth Service Centres provide valuable services and programming to our students, families, and community. With a proven record of success in student achievement and parent involvement, they're paving the way for our students to achieve their dreams.

However, Governor Bevin's budget cuts put funding for FRYSC in peril. Programs for students in our district would be slashed. Stand up for our children's future - take this survey to let our legislators know you support FRYSC.

Take the Louisville Resilience Survey

Louisville is committed to becoming more resilient to the physical, social, and economic challenges of the 21st Century.  We must make certain that our neighborhoods, institutions, businesses, systems, and every Louisvillian can survive, adapt, grow, and thrive no matter what kind of challenges the future holds. To make this happen, Louisville Resilience needs to know how our community is performing now and what issues matter most to you.

Please take a moment to complete this important survey.

Next Saturday - Learn How to Save A Life with Stop the Bleed Training

No matter how fast our emergency responders arrive, bystanders will always be first on the scene. A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes; people like you are often their only chance of survival. UofL Hospital is part of a nationwide campaign called Stop the Bleed, which equips you with simple steps you can take to stop life-threatening bleeding.

Come to Stop the Bleed training next Saturday. Over two hours, you'll be given vital information and hands-on training to help people in need, including practice tourniquet placement and practice with wound compression.

• Midwest Church of Christ
• 2115 Garland Ave., Louisville, KY
• Saturday 24 February 2018
• 5p-7p
  

Next Monday - Global Power Coffee Hour: Combating the Opioid Crisis

Canada and the U.S. are currently gripped in an epidemic of opiate and prescription drug abuse. Meet five Canadian medical professionals as they discuss North America’s addiction crisis and the ways we can begin to stop it.

• February 19 | 5:30pm
  
• Fante's Coffee, 2501 Grinstead Dr.
• Free to attend

Register here!

This Saturday - Reflections on the History of the West End at the Shawnee Library

Next Friday - Community Conversation On Black History in Louisville

Councilman Cheri Bryant Hamilton invites you to participate a community conversation for Black History Month with Dr. George C. Wright about his book: Life Behind a Veil: Blacks in Louisville from 1865-1930.

• Friday 23 February
• Shawnee Golf Course Clubhouse
• 460 Northwestern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40212
  

Next Tuesday - African-American Veterans Breakfast

Next Wednesday - Veteran Life Skills Workshop

29 March - Free Chow for Vietnam Vets at Mission BBQ

Spring Camp for Teens - Making Social Media that Matters

Tuesday April 3 - Thursday April 5, 10 am - 3 pm

Making Social Media That Matters Camp

This three-day PeaceCasters workshop is for people age 12-17 who want to use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and all social media to create positive change and affect their world (and maybe make some memes while they're at it). You'll build communication skills and best practices for a social media lifestyle. This workshop will be designed and presented by other young people and is all 100% hands-on.

Session topics will include:

* Social Media Success Stories  * Going Viral - Building Followings

* Creating Messages With Meaning  * Exploring Popular Platforms

* Creating Graphics That "Pop"

You'll like this camp most if you enjoy working in small groups. There's a $40 fee, which covers lunch and snacks. Some scholarships are available. Online registration is available on our website.

Requests for additional information and general questions can be directed to mark@Peaceeducationprogram.org.

Last Call for Saturday's Shakespeare in Love Gala

• Saturday 17th February, 19:00-23:00
• 21c Museum Hotel
• 700 West Main Street | Louisville, KY 40202

Featuring:

• LIVE MUSIC
• PERFORMANCES
• TAROT READING
• DJ AND DANCING
• PHOTO BOOTH
• BROWN-FORMAN COCKTAILS
• HORS D’OEUVRES BY PROOF 
• DESSERTS BY LIFE IS SWEET

Cocktail attire / black + white suggested

$125 per person / $200 per couple; tickets on sale now | PURCHASE

Police Reports This Week

Crime Mapping

First Division

Our mapping program is down this morning but I will send updated maps as soon as it’s up and running.

Here’s a quick snapshot of crime last week:

Zone A (Portland and Russell)

• 3 Burglaries: 1 cleared by arrest, 1 with listed suspect and 1 with no suspect or leads
• 1 Robbery: this was a shoplifting gone bad with subject fought with store security
• 1 Auto Theft: No leads or suspects
• 1 Theft from Auto: No leads or suspects
• 2 Wanton Endangerment: Shots fired into houses.  We are working leads on both cases
• 1 Death Investigation:  We initially thought this may be a homicide at 2440 Elliott and now we’re leaning towards drug overdose.  Waiting on autopsy to confirm.

Zone B (Downtown, NULU, East Broadway)

• 5 Burglaries: 1 cleared by arrest, 3 no leads/suspects, 1 with names suspect listed
• 1 Robbery; Another shoplifting that went bad
• 2 Auto Thefts: No leads or suspects
• 2 Theft from Auto’s: No leads or suspects

Please see link to event this past Saturday that was a huge success for the 1st Division: LMPD officers serve tea to 45 girls to make them feel like 'Princesses for the day'

Major Eric Johnson Johnson began his career in 1999 with the Louisville Division of Police (LPD). Prior to merger, he served as a patrol officer and a flex detective in the former Third and Fifth Districts. After merger, Johnson served in the Fourth Division and Metro Narcotics. In August 2005, Johnson was promoted to Sergeant and served in the First Division as a patrol and Division Detective supervisor.  In April 2013, Johnson was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to the late-watch platoon in the Second Division.  In October 2013, Johnson became the Strategic Planning Lieutenant, where he oversaw the department's strategic plan, the Mayor’s LouieStat program, the department’s response to the President's Report on 21st Century Policing and a series of performance improvement initiatives.   After being promoted to the rank of major, Johnson commanded the Administrative Services Division. Major Johnson is a graduate of Southern High School and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisville (U of L). He has received certifications in LEAN and Six Sigma. He also earned certification as a Balanced Scorecard Professional in advanced strategic planning.

Second Division

Major Ryan Bates Bates began his law enforcement career in August 1997 with the Louisville Division of Police. He served in the former Second, Fourth, and Sixth Districts. He was also a member of the Street Crimes Unit and the Gang Squad. After merger, Bates served as a patrol officer in the First Division. He was promoted to sergeant in August 2005. He served as a sergeant in the Second Division where he supervised the mid-watch platoon, FLEX Unit, and Detectives Unit. In 2012, Bates was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the late-watch platoon in the Fourth Division. He also served in the Second Division, where he supervised the mid-watch platoon and Division Resource Officers (DROs).   After being promoted to the rank of major, Bates commanded the Fourth Division. Major Bates served on the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team for 14 years. He served on the SWAT Team as an officer, sergeant, and lieutenant. He was appointed as the Assistant Commander in 2012 and Commander in 2015. Bates has also served on two (2) task forces which were created to address violent crime in the community. Major Bates is a graduate of Xavier University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Business. He is also a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s (SPI) Administrative Officers Course.

Fourth Division

Major Joshua Judah Major Judah has been a police officer for 16 years, joining the former Louisville Division of Police in 2001. He served as a patrol officer all across Louisville, in neighborhoods ranging from Crescent Hill, Clifton, The Highlands, Downtown, Phoenix Hill, Old Louisville, Russell, Shawnee and Portland. He served as a detective in the Crimes Against Children Unit for three years, investigating physical, sexual, and internet crimes against children across Louisville Metro. He was promoted to sergeant in 2009, where he served in the 3rd Division in southwest Louisville. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2011 and served in the Chief’s Office and the 4th Division. Major Judah was most recently the commander of LMPD’s Technical Services Unit, which encompasses all of LMPD’s technical projects. Examples of these projects include body cameras, in-car cameras, investigative software applications, in-car computers, and gunshot detection systems. Major Judah was also responsible for the Real Time Crime Center, which monitors LMPD’s nearly 200 surveillance cameras, as well as the Crime Information Center, which analyzes crime trends and provides strategic intelligence for the LMPD and its law-enforcement partners in the region. Major Judah holds a BA in History from Centre College and is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisville. He was the recipient of LMPD’s Commanding Officer of the Year award in 2015. He is a graduate of the Academy of Police Supervision class 39 at Eastern Kentucky University, the 127th Session of the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officer’s Course at the University of Louisville, and the 263rd Session of the FBI National Academy. Major Judah lives in Louisville with his wife Katie and their daughters, Miriam and Leah.

Job Announcement

Maintenance Electrician I

Under supervision, inspects and troubleshoots electrical, electronic and pneumatic systems, components and equipment.  Maintains, and repairs electrical circuits and related instruments and equipment.  Calibrates, maintains and repairs electronic instruments, recording devices and systems including programmable systems incorporating microchip technology.  Performs all aspects of electrical construction and maintenance.  

For a more detailed position description, pay information, and to apply, please click here.

Join a Board or Commission

If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.

There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.

To learn more about applications, please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-greg-fischer/interested-serving-board-or-commission '

Please find below a list of boards and commissions for an opportunity to serve:

BOARD VACANCIES

• Metropolitan Business Development Corporation
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Bardstown Road Overlay District
• Building Code Board of Appeals
• Cemetery Board
• Civil Service Board
• Code Enforcement Board
• Community Action Partnership
• Jefferson County Public Law Library
• Deputy Sheriff Merit Board
• Downtown Development Review Overlay Board
• Downtown Management District
• Ethics Commission
• Fire Protection Districts (Fairdale, Harrods Creek, Highview, Lake Dreamland, Lyndon, Middletown, Okolona, St. Matthews & Worthington)
• Hazard Materials Ordinance Appeals & Overseers Board
• Housing Authority Board
• Human Relations Commission Advocacy Board
• Human Relations Commission Enforcement Board
• Kentuckiana Works
• Landmarks
• Library Advisory Commission
• Louisville Arena Authority, Inc.
• Louisville Public Media
• Merit Board
• Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County
• PARC Board of Commissioners
• Police Merit Board
• Redevelopment Authority
• Science Center
• Urban Renewal Commission
• Vacant Property Review Commission
• Waterworks
• Zoo Foundation Board

REMINDERS

Visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroPolice/Patrol+Divisions/ to sign up to receive the LMPD’s new crime alert update for your neighborhood. Simply select your LMPD division number, and click "Subscribe to Crime Alerts by Beat" to begin receiving the update.

Visit http://mapit.louisvilleky.gov/  and type in your address to find out when your junk pick-up date is as well as street cleanings and additional information.

If you would like to unsubscribe to this e-newsletter (though we don't know why you ever would) please email wanda.smith@louisvilleky.gov with the subject "REMOVE". We won't be hurt (much).

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