 From June 11 through August 3, Louisville Parks and Recreation is offering summer camps at six of its twelve community centers. Registration is now available for all Community Center camp locations. Camps run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (early bird drop-off hours are available at some locations; please contact site for more details). For more information, such as registration times and documentation needed for registering campers, please contact the camp site of your choice listed below. Summer Camp information is also available by calling (502) 574-3527 or by e-mailing us at parks@louisvilleky.gov
This year’s camp theme, “Amazing Adventures”, reflects an array of daily on-site programs focusing on fitness, the arts, the environment and education. Camp programs are designed for all children in the community between the ages of 6-12.
Featured activities include: Youth Health Initiative Program; Reds Rookie Success League; weekly field trips, special programs and daily on-site activities.
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 TreesLouisville
is currently hosting a tree rebate. Those who purchase a
shade tree can receive up to 40% off the purchase price. This is an
initiative between TreesLouisville and Louisville Metro Division of Community
Forestry to grow our tree canopy.
Eligibility
requirements include:
- Tree must be considered a shade tree
- Tree must be planted in a residential yard
- Program open to Jefferson County, KY residents only
- Max 3 submissions per household
- Tree must measure at least 1in in diameter at a point 6in above soil line
- Rebates are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis while funds are available
- Rebate is only eligible for purchase price of tree (i.e. excludes tax, planting or delivery fees, etc.)
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Camp Africa Summer
Program
2018 Camp Africa Summer Academic &
Cultural Enrichment Program June 4 –
July 20, 2018, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Catholic Enrichment Center is
located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211. This seven-week program is
for youth grades one through eight. It will offer cultural and academic enrichment
opportunities in the areas of math, reading, writing skills, science, and more,
along with a cultural arts experience from an africentric perspective. The cost
of the camp is $350.00 per child for the seven-week experience. There is a
$50.00 non-refundable registration fee per child upon filling out an
application. The
$300 balance may be paid in two installments: at least $150.00 is due by
the first day of camp on June 4, 2018 with any remaining balance due
by June 25, 2018. A payment scale is
available for families with multiple children in the household. Breakfast, lunch,
and a snack are included along with great field trips and other enriching
experiences. Applications are currently being accepted and space is limited. For
more information or to register, please call the Catholic Enrichment Center at
(502)776-0262.
Male Ministry
Fashion Exposition on Friday, June 15,
2018, 7:00 p.m. in the Catholic
Enrichment Center’s Thea Bowman Hall, 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211.
This adult event is an all male fashion exposition and is an implementation of the Male Ministry
Initiative of the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Strategic Plan. The
evening will provide a showcase of the latest in men’s fashion and accessories
modeled by men in the local faith community. It will also include music, entertainment,
heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and more. The dress is semi-formal or business attire and the
cost is $20.00 per person. This is a major fundraiser for the Catholic
Enrichment Center. For further details or to purchase tickets, contact the Catholic
Enrichment Center at (502)776.0262. This event is made possible through
Catholic Services Appeal.
Education Seminars on Thursday,
May 24 & Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at
5:00 p.m. The Catholic
Enrichment Center is located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211. The
seminars will be conducted by Mr. Raoul Cunningham, President of the Louisville
Branch NAACP. If you are interested in learning about your voting rights,
learning more about the political process, becoming more familiar with the
voting process, becoming familiar with the upcoming election candidates, these
seminars will assist you. Come, Listen, & Learn! Knowledge is power!!! The
seminars are free! For more information or to register, please call the Catholic
Enrichment Center at (502)776-0262. This program is a collaborative effort
between the Louisville Branch of the NAACP and the Catholic Enrichment Center.
It is an implementation of the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Strategic Plan and
made possible through Catholic Services Appeal.
Kujenga Viongozi Level II
When: Thursday, July 12 - Sunday, July 15, 2018 (four
days/three nights)
Where: Cleveland, OH
Departure will take place from the
Catholic Enrichment Center located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY.
Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the Center.
Cost: $250.00 per youth
Registration includes travel, lodging
(three nights), meals, a t-shirt and materials
Note: There WILL be a cotillion. A list of what to bring is included in the
application packet or you can contact the office.
Call the Office of Multicultural
Ministry at (502)636-0296 for more information and to register. Youth must
register by May 30, 2018.
Zumba® Fitness Class
Zumba® Fitness is an aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance and performed primarily to Latin American dance music.
When: Tuesday & Thursday starting May 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Catholic Enrichment Center,
3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211
Licensed Zumba® Fitness Instructor: Jessica of 2 B.A.D. Fitness
Cost: 1st class is free; $3.00 per class after that Punch cards will be available for 10 classes for $25.00
Attire: Wear comfortable, light exercise clothing; wear shoes that offer stability and cushion; bring a water bottle for rehydration
For more details call the Catholic Enrichment Center at (502)776-0262 or Jessica at (502)656-2384. This program is a collaborative effort between 2 B.A.D. Fitness and the Catholic Enrichment Center of the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry.
 The Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle is a twice annual event held every Memorial & Labor Day. This years event will take place on May 28th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thousands of participants flock to Waterfront Park to enjoy a morning full of fun. Bring the entire family for this free, healthy community event. Various fitness demonstrations start the day including yoga, tai chi and zumba. There are numerous vendor booths available for information and giveaways. After all of that, take your pick from a 5k hike, 12.5-mile bike ride or a paddle on the Ohio River. This event is not a race. It is open to participants of all levels and we encourage everyone to get out and enjoy the festivities!
Free t-shirt while supplies last. Go Green! Bring your own water bottles! Fill stations are available at Waterfront Park.
The Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle takes place at Waterfront Park's Great Lawn. The hike and bike starts on the Great Lawn at E. Witherspoon Street. Paddlers will put in at Harbor Lawn at the water's edge which is next to the Great Lawn.
May 1, Car Seat Safety Check at
Ujima Neighborhood Place, 9 - 11 a.m.
Located at 3610 Bohne Ave. Celebrate Safe Kid’s
Safety month by calling 629-7358 for a car seat fitting appointment with
Norton’s Children’s Hospital. Learn how to install your child’s car seat
or booster seat and find out if it’s time for a change.
May 3, FedEx Ground
Employment Opportunities at First
Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Located at 1503 Rangeland Rd. Call 313-4700 for more
information. A FedEx human resources recruiter will talk one-on-one
with individuals interested in a career as a package handler with FedEx
Ground.
May 3, Sodexo Hiring
Opportunities at First Neighborhood Place, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Located at 1503 Rangeland Rd. (T.J. Middle School in the W.D. Bruce
Building – door #24). Call 313-4700 for more information. Sodexo, a
food-service agency, will provide on-the-spot interviews for positions with
Jewish Hospital, Our Lady of Peace and University of Louisville Hospital. Bring
your resume and be prepared for an interview. This is one of Sodexo’s
busiest hiring seasons. Stop by if you are looking for employment that can lead
to a full-time or part-time position.
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.
May 8, Foster Parent Recruitment Meeting at
First Neighborhood Place, 6 – 8 p.m.
Located at 1503 Rangeland Rd., side of Thomas Jefferson Middle
School. Call 595-5437 (KIDS) for more information. 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.
May 8, Blood Pressure Checks at
Ujima Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Located at 3610 Bohne Ave. Call 313-4635 for more information. Louisville Metro
Health and Wellness health educators will provide free blood pressure checks.
May 8, 22 and 23, Passport Health Care Community
Engagement
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.
- May 8 and 22 – NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 4018 W.
Market St. at the Academy of Shawnee, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Call 313-4892
for more information.
- May 8 and 23 – Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne
Ave., 2 - 4 p.m. Call 313-4635 for more information.
May 10, Kitchen Table Conversations:
Grandparents Support Group at NorthWest Neighborhood
Place, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Located at 4018 West Market Street at the Academy at Shawnee. Call
Margaret Murphy at 313-4909 for more information. This popular resource
support group for relatives raising grandchildren meets the second Thursday of
each month. A monthly guest speaker help this group focus on the unique
issues that caregivers may have raising younger children. Aunts, uncles
or anyone raising their grandchildren are welcome to attend. Lunch is
provided free of charge. This Grandparent Support Group is sponsored by
Dr. Helen Dienes.
May 11 and 12, South Jefferson Gigantic Yard Sale
and Bake Sale at Bethany United Church of Christ, 9 a.m. – 2
p.m.
Located at 10400 Old Preston Highway. Call 363-1483 for more information or
to inquire about dropping of donations. The Annual Yard Sale and Bake
Sale proceeds benefit the South Jefferson Neighborhood Place’s Summer Back to
School Event to help purchase supplies. Items for sale will include
collectibles, household items, small furnishings, baby items, clothing of all
sizes, books, etc. Delicious baked goods will also be available.
Donations for the yard sale can be dropped off at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place
in Fairdale, 1000 Neighborhood Place, between 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
May 12, Addiction 101 – The Ripple Effect of Heroin
and Other Drugs at Dismas
Charities, Inc. at St Ann’s Center
Located at 1515 Algonquin Pkwy. The event will included presentations
on how addiction ripples through a community from the individual to the entire
country as well as resources on prevention, treatment, counseling, harm
reduction, social services and family support. Hosted by Bridges of Hope
Neighborhood Place, Centerstone, the Office of Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods,
and Dismas Charities
May 15, ElderCare 4 Families Employment
Recruitment at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Located at 3610 Bohne Ave. Call 244-8446 for more information. An
employment recruiter will be on-hand for ElderCare 4
Families, a non-medical in homecare service for seniors provide help
with cooking, cleaning, laundry and personal care.
May 16, Second Annual Faith-based Community
Partnership Gathering at NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 8:30 - 10
a.m.
Located at 4018 W. Market Street at the Academy at Shawnee. For more
information and to make a reservation, please call Katherine Easley,
Recruitment Coordinator 595-3248 ext. 5708. Come and enjoy the
morning with community leadership that will highlight the mission and
objectives of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services Foster Care and
Adoption Division. This breakfast presentation will focus on the need for
African American homes for older children in our community and the opportunities
the community has to impact the lives of children and their families.
This event is sponsored by the Kentucky State Cabinet for Health and Family
Services.
May 17, The Fifth Third Financial Empowerment Mobile
at NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Located at 4018 W. Market Street. Meet one-on-one with banking
professionals aboard a 40-foot retrofitted city bus equipped with computer
workstations and internet connectivity. A wide array of services are
availability including the ability to request a credit report and review it
with a professional; receive a 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 session; and conduct online job searches and learn how
to create an effective resume
May 21, 20th Anniversary
Celebration at Neighborhood Place of the Greater Cane Run
Area, 2– 4 p.m.
Located at 3410 Lees Lane. All public members are invited to
come celebrate Cane Run’s 20 years of service in the Shively/PRP area.
Past and present Cane Run staff and Council members are invited and encouraged
to join the celebration to reconnect, reminisce, and revel in the good
work that has been done. Cake and punch will be served. In the
event of inclement weather, the celebration will occur on May 22, rain or shine.
May 23 and 24, A
Healthy Journey for Two Educational Baby
Shower
A Healthy Journey for Two is an educational baby shower open to any expectant
mothers. For more information, contact Mendy Mason at 341-5400. 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.
- May 23, Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Ave, 1 - 3 p.m.
- May 24, at First Neighborhood Place, 1503
Rangeland Rd. 1 – 3 p.m.
May 31, Foster
Parent/Adoption Informational Meeting at
NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 6 – 8 p.m.
Located at 4018 West Market Street at the Academy at Shawnee. Call
595-5437 (KIDS) for more information. 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.
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.
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