Join Councilman Blackwell on Saturday, April 21st for an informal discussion on the topics, issues, concerns and suggestions you have for District 12 and Southwest Louisville. Stop by Sister Bean's Coffee House anytime between 10:00 am - noon to speak directly with Councilman Blackwell and have a cup of coffee on him!

WHEN: Saturday, April 21st, 10 am - Noon

WHERE: Sister Bean's Coffee House, 5225 New Cut Rd

For more information, contact the District 12 office at 502.574.1112 or danielle.tackett@louisvilleky.gov

Noreaga, MALE DOG

Noreaga is patiently waiting for his forever family to find him and take him home! This 2-year-old American Staffordshire terrier doesn't mind 
posing for pictures in exchange for a game of tug-o-war. Playtime is Noreaga’s favorite time!  He can be shy, but this friendly boy is laidback and quite goofy once you get to know him. Noreaga also seems to like other dogs.  He’s housetrained, knows basic commands and is easy to leash walk.
You can adopt him for free thanks to the Pay It Forward program. Noreaga is neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on all vaccinations. Stop by the shelter located at 3705 Manslick Rd. Monday-Friday from 12-6pm, or Saturdays 11-2pm. Questions? Send an email to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov or call 473-PETS.

Aspen, FEMALE CAT 

Aspen has enjoyed hanging out with the other shelter cats in the community room, but now she’s ready for a forever home! This 7-year-old with the adorable green eyes likes to spend most her time lounging in a comfortable bed. She’s a laidback, friendly cat whose adoption fee is waived thanks to the Pay It Forward program. Aspen is spayed, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. To meet Aspen, visit Animal House Adoption Center located at 3516 Newburg road Tuesday-Sunday 12-6pm. Email questions to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov or call 473-PETS.

Give A Day of Service will once again be part of the Kentucky Derby Festival schedule of events. Set to kick off on April 14, the Give A Day service projects will be a week long of volunteer activities around the city.

Mayor Fischer urges citizens, businesses and civic groups to join in and volunteer – and for Louisville non-profit groups, schools and churches to identify service projects to participate in. You can contact Metro United Way regarding their need for volunteers to help.

Some of the organizations that will be available for volunteers to help include Brightside, Metro United Way, Dare to Care and WaterStep.

Individuals, companies and groups can volunteer online for the Give A Day service projects by going to www.mygiveaday.com. Agencies and organizations that have projects needing volunteers should use that same link.

Adopt a DUCK, Win a TRUCK!

Get ready for one of the most exciting events in Louisville!

The 15th Annual KEN-DUCKY DERBY - an official Kentucky Derby Festival Event!

Join us Saturday, April 28th, 2018 from 4pm-8pm at the Waterfront Fest-A-Ville, as we drop at least 35,000 rubber ducks into the Ohio River.

Cheer your duck to victory as they race to the finish line! ONE lucky duck will win a 2018 DODGE RAM TRUCK provided by Swope Family of Dealerships. 2nd and 3rd place ducks will walk away with cash prizes. And every duck in the race has the chance to win ONE MILLION DOLLARS.

Your duck adoption benefits individuals with disabilities at Harbor House of Louisville.

Harbor House's mission is to "empower individuals with disabilities and their families to lead fulfilled and productive lives." Come visit Harbor House to see how your duck adoption is changing lives, everyday.

https://www.duckrace.com/louisville

Summer is almost here! Louisville volunteers, what are your summer plans? Join us as a Summer Youth Program volunteer and spend time with refugee newcomers.

Volunteers for this program must be 16 years or older. This is a perfect opportunity for a high school or college student looking to gain volunteer experience or learn about refugee resettlement.

PROGRAM DATES & TIME COMMITMENT

Monday, June 11, 2018 through Friday, July 20, 2018

• 9:00 am – 1:45 pm, weekdays
• Most volunteers are only asked to volunteer one day per week of the program. Do not worry if you cannot commit to every weekday of the 6-week program! We still encourage you to apply.

APPLICATION & DEADLINE

Complete and submit your application by May 7, 2018.

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AVAILABLE

• Language Arts/ ESL classroom assistant
• Math classroom assistant
• Science classroom assistant
• Art Therapy classroom assistant

Below is a list of projects overseen by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet happening in Southwest Louisville.

US 31W (Dixie Highway): Lane closures and sidewalk closures in place between Greenwood Road and Heaton Road (mile markers 11.7 to 14.5) due to construction for access management and bus rapid transit lines. Roadway is reduced to two lanes on northbound Dixie Highway between Greenwood Road and Blanton Lane and two lanes on southbound Dixie Highway between Heaton Road and Upper Hunters Trace.

US 31W (Dixie Highway): Lane closures and delays possible between Stonestreet Road and Greenwood Road (mile markers 9.7 to 11.7) due to asphalt paving. Lane closures are possible weeknights in the northbound lanes from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. and in the southbound lanes from 9:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Lane closures are possible weeknights in the northbound lanes from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. and in the southbound lanes from 9:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Additional lane closures are possible from 9:00 p.m. on Friday until 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and from 9:00 p.m. on Saturday until 10:00 a.m. on Sunday..

For questions or concerns about the paving work on South Dixie, please contact Will Nolan at william.nolan@ky.gov or Sherri Smith (502) 955-5436.

Log on to goky.ky.gov for the latest in statewide traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The following is a list of permits and notices from Louisville Metro public works for lane and sidewalk closures, utility cuts, street closures and oversize load notices in the Metro area. 

6912 Memory Ln. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 18RW1990 to close one lane in order to complete a gas service replacement. Permit is valid from March 30, 2018 to April 27, 2018.

For more details or to see additional permitted work throughout Metro Louisville, visit the map here.