 Students from grades 5 - 8 are invited to participate in this community wide event and are encouraged to create and showcase projects representing all science disciplines including but not limited to physical, natural, biological and space. Registration is required and the deadline is Friday, February 23, 2018. There is a $10.00 fee per entry. For further details on the requirements or to register for the Science Fair, please call the Office of Multicultural Ministry at (502)471-2123.
The popular Fifth Third Bank Financial Empowerment Mobile, the eBus,
will be visiting Louisville Feb. 20 through Feb. 26 and will be open to the
public.
The eBus is a 40-foot retrofitted
city bus equipped with onboard computer workstations and internet connectivity.
It is staffed by professionals who provide free one-on-one personalized
counseling, credit scores, financial coaching, budgeting, job search and other
services.
The scheduled stops for the eBus
are as follows:
- Tues., Feb. 20, Charmoli Neighborhood Place, 200 Juneau
Drive, 40243, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Wed., Feb. 21, Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place, 1411
Algonquin Parkway, 40210, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Thurs., Feb. 22, NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 4018
West Market Street, 40212, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Fri., Feb. 23, Facilities Management Services, 1500
Lytle Street, 40203, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Mon., Feb. 26, Ujima
Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Avenue, 40211, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Once onboard the eBus, visitors
will be able to:
- Request a credit report and review it with a
professional
- Receive personalized evaluation of finances
- Gain information about fraud awareness and prevention
- Receive internet banking and bill payment
demonstrations
- Participate in home ownership seminars and foreclosure
prevention sessions
- Conduct online job searches and learn how to create an
effective resume
For more information
about the eBus schedule and features, contact Adam Hall, Community and Economic
Development Manager with Fifth Third Bank, at 502-562-5584 or adam.hall@53.com
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. 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.
·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.
·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-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. 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. 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.
-Feb. 20, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255
Hazelwood Ave., 1 - 3 p.m.
-Feb. 28, Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne
Ave., 1- 3 p.m.
Feb. 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.
-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.
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Computer Coding Game Development
The Catholic Enrichment Center (CEC) of the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry will offer a workshop on the introduction of computer coding. Coding is what makes it possible for us to create computer software, apps and websites. This session will give youth the basic skills for positive computer interaction. Students will be guided through coding actions which will provide them with the start of a personalized computer game. This workshop for youth in grades 6-8 will take place on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There are only 12 spaces available and the cost is $5.00. The Catholic Enrichment Center is located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY. For further details or to register for the course, please call the CEC at (502)776-0262.
Black History Month Classic Movie Festival
The Catholic Enrichment Center (CEC) of the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry will celebrate Black History Month (the month of February) offering a film festival that will show classic movies with various themes. Come join us on Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. the entire month. For further details and to find out the name of the movie showing on a particular Wednesday, please call the CEC at (502)776-0262. The Catholic Enrichment Center is located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY.
 The plan to expand Haz Bin, our household hazardous
materials drop-off service, from a two-days-a-week operation to five days
a week has been delayed by an unexpected personnel shortage.
Haz Bin, now open
only Wednesdays and Saturdays will switch beginning April 3, 2018
to a Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule. The new hours were
previously set to go into effect on February 13. 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.
 Saturday, Feb 24, The
Professional Musicians Union is offering a free concert at Shawnee Library from 2-4
p.m. The concert will feature two music sets—an MLK tribute by local folk
legend John Gage, and a jazz ensemble.
 The LIHEAP utility
assistance program continues through March 30 or until funds are depleted. Call
991-8391 to make an appointment or schedule here online.
VITA,
the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, and AARP Tax Aide will continue to
provide free tax preparation services through April 17th. Read here for more details. Schedule
a VITA appointment by calling 305-0005 or schedule here online. |
