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Have a community event or information you want to share? Reach out to all of District 14 through this eNewsletter!
Please email cindy.thieneman@louisvilleky.gov or call (502) 574-1114 and please provide as much information about your event as possible with a picture, flyer, or any other enticing visual. Be sure that the event is open to the public and we would be happy to advertise it in the District 14 weekly eNewsletter.
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 LOUISVILLE, KY: Louisville Metro Council Health
and Education Committee Chair Angela Leet (District 7) and Vice Chair Vicki
Welch (District 13) 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)
For more information
on these town hall meetings, please contact Councilwoman Angela Leet at
574-1107 or angela.leet@louisvilleky.gov.
 Meet your legislators at the Louisville Free Public Libraries in
2018. The purpose of Café LOUIE is to provide constituents and their elected
representatives a chance to engage and “get-to-know” each other in an informal
setting.
From 9:00 am to 10:00 am each Saturday morning from January 20
through April 7, participants are offered refreshments and conversation.
Elected officials will be given a brief time for prepared remarks and to answer
a few pre-selected questions submitted by attendees. The focus of these
meetings is engagement through personal conversations.
Disctrict 14, mark your calendar for February 24th to meet your Legislator at the Southwest Louisville Free Public Library.
Come join us February 24th
for our annual fundraiser, “Dinner with The Monarchs" at Valley Hope
Center, 10801 Deering Road. Our Mardi Gras theme offers a way to
experience thrilling fun while helping neighbors in need. We have a
delectable dinner, an exciting auction, and melodious music by The
Monarchs. Tickets are only $35 a person, the best buy in Louisville for
dining, bidding, and listening that takes us back to the good ole’ days. Call
935-0310, or stop by 8504 Terry Road and pick up your tickets. Last
year Southwest Communities netted over $50,000 to help our local neighbors in
need. Hurry because we sell out each year!
 Visit the link below to submit your ideas!
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St.
John Center is changing the lives of homeless men for good. Last year, 182 men
moved from homelessness into housing. Help St. John do more by attending the
12th Annual Raisin’ the Rent fundraiser on Saturday, March 3 from 7:00 – 11:00
p.m. at the Mellwood Arts Center, 1860 Mellwood Avenue, Van Gogh Room. Click here to purchase tickets today. |
 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. – Healing Space and Memorial Display
Individuals, families and children are invited to bring photos and/or mementos of the person(s) who died to be included in a memorial display. A variety of art materials will be provided for creating memorial pages and other symbols of hope and remembrance. Counselors and trained volunteers will be available to assist. Please join us for refreshments, music and time for reflection leading up to the Remembrance Ceremony.
5:45 p.m. – Remembrance Ceremony
Participants will gather in the Healing Space for readings, music and messages of hope, honoring and celebrating the lives of those being remembered. We will hear from survivors how they have coped and moved forward after experiencing sudden and tragic loss.
The Ali Center will be open to participants for self guided tours from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at no cost.
This event is hosted by the Hosparus Health Grief Counseling Center and the Kentucky Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Registration is preferred. Please register online at www.hosparushealth.org or by calling the Hosparus Health Grief Counseling Center at 502-456-5451 or 888-345-8197.
This event is made possible through grants and donations and by the generosity of the Muhammad Ali Center.
  
VITA Site Locations
1. Americana Community Center
4801 Southside Drive
Th: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Sat: 9am – 3pm
*Call 502-366-7813
2. Bates Community Development
1128 Jackson Street
M: noon – 7pm
Th: 10am -4pm
Sat: 10am – 3pm
**Walk-ins welcome
3. Edison Center
701 W. Ormsby Ave, Ste. 201
M, W: 9am – 1pm
*Call 502-305-0005
4. First Neighborhood Place
1503 Rangeland Road
Tu, Th: 9am – 1pm
*Call 502-305-0005
5. Louisville Urban League
1535 W. Broadway
M, Tu, W, Th: noon – 8pm
Sat: 10am – 4pm
*Call 502-305-0005
6. Nia Center
2900 W. Broadway
Tu, Th: 1pm – 5pm
*Call 502-305-0005
7. Portland Promise Center
1831 Baird St
F: 7pm – 9:30pm
Sat: 9am – 3pm
Sun: 3pm – 7pm
*Walk-ins welcome
8. Salt and Light Community Development
3025 Gerald Drive
M, Tu, W: 6pm – 9pm
*Call 502-305-0005
9. Sun Valley Community Center
6505 Bethany Lane
Tu, Th: 10am – 7pm
W: 10am – 4pm
Sat: 10am – 2pm
*Call 502-305-0005
**Walk-ins welcome
10. United Crescent Hill Ministries
150 State Street
F: 10am – 4pm
*Call 502-574-3908
11. Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place
1411 Algonquin Parkway
M, W, F: 10am – 4pm
(SELF FILE ONLY)
*Walk-ins welcome
12. Wesley House CommunityServices
5114 Preston Highway
(Mobile Site Only)
Please call 502-305-0005 for
dates or to make an appointment.
For more Information visit: https://www.labcservices.org/index.php/volunteer-resources/volunteer-positions
For an application: http://www.labcservices.org/images/pdf/2017-18-VolunteerApplication.pdf
If you are interested in joining the District 14 team please call Cindy Theineman at (502)574-1114.
 The
Louisville Resilience team is asking citizens to complete 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 to help
craft policies and implementation strategies.
Take the 10 minute survey
by clicking here
 Jefferson County put almost 879,000 tons of solid waste
into landfills in the year 2015 according to a solid waste study released in
January. The study also found that 67 percent of that material could be
diverted away from landfills through recycling or reuse.
One of the biggest problems, as seen in the above pie
chart, is that only 18 percent of waste generated in Louisville/Jefferson
County residences is being recycled or otherwise diverted from
landfills. That percentage would increase if more residents participated
in available recycling programs. See the feature below for how to begin
recycling.
The study is a comprehensive look at all sources of solid
waste in the community and recommends ways to keep more of each category out of
landfills. 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.
Reporting potholes is
easier than ever! Keeping our roads and community pristine is an important
issue for everyone in the area. Follow any of the three simple methods listed
below when you see a pothole and Public Works will respond as soon as they can
in order to fill them.
· Click here to
use our easy online form.
· Use Twitter by including the hashtag #502pothole and the
location of the hole in any tweet.
· Call
MetroCall 311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues. You may also
email them at metro.call@louisvilleky.gov
Interested in Volunteering?
Do you have time to participate in Meals on Wheels?
Southwest Community Ministries is looking for kindhearted, friendly people to deliver meals to home-bound seniors in the 40272 and 40258 zip codes.
Delivery takes about an hour weekly, twice a month if you prefer to deliver two days/month. We have a Tuesday route that departs from Sun Valley Community Center (10:00 am) or a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday route departing from Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in the afternoon (3:30).
If you want to make a difference in a senior's life, and yours, please contact Barb Mercer or Claudia Kiper at 935-0310 ext. 244.
The Louisville Metro Housing Department has an
"EMERGENCY REPAIR PROGRAM"
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Must be owner
occupied for at least one year.
- Not available on
rental property.
- Must meet income
guidelines (See Intake staff)
- May receive
assistance once in a five year period.
- Louisville-Jefferson
County only!
TYPES OF REPAIRS
- Furnace Repair
or replacement (October-April only)
- A/C Unit- Repair
or replacement (Requires medical statement, Available May-Sept. only)
- Electrical
repairs/upgrades.
- Water Line
repairs/replacement.
- Sewer Line
repairs/replacement.
- Water Heater
repair/replacement, Gas or Electric.
- Gas Line leaks.
For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at
502-574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-rudy@louisvilleky.gov
 Kentucky
Kingdom and Hurricane Bay are hiring for the upcoming park season. There are
1,400 positions in several departments, including rides, food service, retail,
public safety, and guest services. Kentucky Kingdom lifeguards must be at least
16 years-old and ride operators must be at least 18. There are a limited number
of positions open for applicants who are 15. For further information or applications click here.
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 REAL ID/Kentucky Voluntary Travel ID
Kentucky has been granted an extension for Federal REAL
ID/Driver’s License compliance.
To view the Kentucky REAL ID extension approval letter, click here.
For the flyer from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, click here.
For the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s REAL ID page, click here.
 Below is
a list of projects overseen by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet happening in
Southwest Louisville.
US 31W (Dixie Highway): Lane closures and delays
possible between Greenwood Road and Heaton Road (mile markers 11.7 to 14.5) due
to median removal, roadway re-striping and traffic shifts for future
construction. Crews will be working on the northbound lanes of Dixie Highway
between Greenwood Road and Blanton Lane and on the southbound lanes between
Heaton Road and Upper Hunters Trace. Lane closures are possible on weekdays 9
a.m. – 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. and on weekends from 7 p.m. on Friday
until 5 a.m. on Monday.
Log on to goky.ky.gov for the latest in statewide
traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
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While temperatures are still conducive for applying roadway paint,
workers will also re-stripe these sections of Dixie Highway to prepare for new
traffic patterns. Permanent lane closures will not begin until after the first
of the year when traffic will be shifted and the roadway reduced to two lanes
in each direction through the work zone.
Some TARC bus stops will be impacted during this work. Riders
should visit ridetarc.org for more information or
contact TARC’s customer service line at 502-585-1234.
The date and duration of
this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. The New Dixie Highway Project is designed to improve safety and traffic efficiency along one of the city’s busiest corridors, and will include new fiber-linked traffic signals, new concrete and landscaped medians, and a bus rapid transit line from TARC.
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Applicants with a past due amount on a current bill may apply.
For more information call MetroCall at 311 or 574-5000
The 2018 Louisville Parks and Recreation Golf Discount Book is now on sale
at all Parks and Recreation golf courses, and makes a perfect holiday gift for
the golfer in the family regardless of experience level.
The $25 gift provides more than $2,000 worth of dollars in savings
throughout the year and is on sale at all nine public golf courses and the
Parks Administration Building at Joe Creason Park.
Through the discount book, players can receive reduced greens fees, prices on
pro shop merchandise, lessons and more. For more information on the discount
book, call (502) 574-6454 or call or visit your nearby Parks and Recreation golf course.
 For additional details regarding Southwest Center Lunch and Learn sessions, please contact Lori Vaught, Development Director at lvaught@swcky.org
 Neighborhood Place Partners Offer Multiple
Opportunities to Strengthen the Home and Family in February.
Neighborhood Place partners
offer services and workshops in February that will benefit the entire
family including a prom dress drive to help make prom more affordable for
families in need; the launch of a Weekly Resource School with an array of
topics; two foster parent recruitment meetings and much more. To
learn more about these offerings and several others please refer to the list
below.
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. 20th,
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. 20, South
Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 22nd, 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.
· 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.
Mondays and 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. 22nd, 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. 20th and 28th, 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. 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. 22nd, 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. 22, NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 4018 W.
Market St., 6 - 8 p.m.
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.
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.
The Louisville Metro Waste Reduction Center at (636 Meriwether Avenue) provides a means for all
Louisville/Jefferson County residents to properly dispose of tires and
household bulk waste including metals, appliances, electronics, tree limbs and
stumps up to three feet in diameter, unbagged yard waste, construction debris
and furniture.
*Up to three household junk items may be
dropped off at no charge per day. If there are more than three items a
fee will be charged according to the schedule below.
https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/public_works/pdf_files/wrc_prices_2-1-16.pdf
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 8 AM to 3 PM
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