District 12 eNewsletter - June 6th, 2018

District 12
Rick Blackwell

Councilman Rick Blackwell
601 West Jefferson Street
(502) 574-1112
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Liz McQuillen
Legislative Aide
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2018 Riverview Independence Festival - Saturday, June 30th!

Cale Dodds

Get your dancing shoes ready for this year's Riverview Independence Festival! Cale Dodds is the very exciting headlining act this year and is sure to impress the crowd with hits, such as Take You Back. This up and comer in the country scene is definitely going to make this festival one to remember!

Local talents Justin Paul Lewis and Turley Richards will also be taking to the stage on June 30th. These two are bringing unique blends of folk, soul, jazz, and rock that are sure to have you singing along.

Teen country sensation Bailey James rounds out this year's lineup and will bring a youthful sound to the festival! We are proud to welcome all of this amazing musical acts this year and cannot wait to hear them perform Saturday, June 30th starting at 3:00.

For more information on all of the family fun and entertainment at this holiday event, check out the website at www.RiverviewFestival.com!


Metro Animal Services' Pets of the Week: Jessy and Stella!

Jessy the dog

Jessy, FEMALE DOG

Jessy is a happy girl, who needs a special person to adopt her. Jessy is a sweetheart who is very anxious in the noisy shelter. The 2-year-old Beagle mix is friendly once she warms up to new people, which doesn’t take long. Unfortunately, Jessy’s owner had to move but couldn’t take her long. You can adopt this adorable girl for free, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Meet her at Animal House Adoption Center located at 3516 Newburg Rd. Tuesday-Sunday from 12-6pm. For more information, email animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov, or call 473-PETS. 

Stella the cat

Stella, FEMALE CAT

Sweet Stella has been in the shelter for 40 days. The 4-year-old is a little shy, but friendly. Stella came to the shelter when her owner became ill and could no longer care for her.. She’s stressed out by the shelter environment and needs a forever home as soon as possible. Stella’s adoption fee is waived thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. You can meet her at Animal House located at 3516 Newburg Rd. Tuesday-Sunday from 12-6pm. Questions: Email Metro Animal Services at animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov, or call 473-PETS.


Iroquois Amphitheater Free Movies under the Stars

Free Summer Movies

Hunters Point Neighborhood Yard Sale - This Saturday, June 9th

Yard Sale

Come see what treasures you can find at the Bi-Annual Hunters Point neighborhood yard sale! This community event has everything you could imagine. You're sure to find something you love with hundreds of yard sales all within a few blocks. 

When: 8am-12pm, June 9th

Where: Hunters Point Neighborhood


Louisville Metro Animal Services' Low Cost Pet Clinic - June 9th

rabies clinic

Louisville World Cup Soccer Tournament - June 14th to July 15th

world cup

Ohio River Sweep - June 16th

River sweep

4th Annual Cruise with the Blue Auto Show - June 16th

Cruise with the Blue

Farnsley Moreman's Family Farm and Forage Day - June 16th

Family farm and Forage

A fun – and free – family event will take place on the banks of the Ohio River in southwest Louisville on Saturday, June 16 as Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing hosts “Family Farm and Forage Day” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will explore historic and present-day farming with a variety of children’s activities, workshops, talks and booths.

Families can enjoy a milking demonstration featuring “Bluegrass Bessie” the cow; a farm animal petting zoo; horse-drawn wagon tours, barrel train rides as well as demonstrations on beekeeping, raising chickens, growing fruit trees, forage crops and more.

Another highlight of the festival is the Jefferson County 4-H Fair Open Youth Dairy Goat Show. The goats will be judged on adherence to breed standards and their youth handlers will be judged on showmanship. Late entries will be accepted the day of the show. The entrance fee is $5 per goat and champions will be awarded a small premium. For questions, contact Kelly Smith at the Extension office at 502/569-2344. All events and demonstrations are free, although a suggested donation of $5 can be made prior to tours of the Farnsley-Moremen house. Ehrler’s Ice Cream and Shack-In-The-Back BBQ will be providing concessions at Family Farm and Forage Day.

This event is held in partnership with the Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Service and the University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Other sponsors include Louisville Gas & Electric, Jefferson County Farm Bureau, the Future Farmers of America, the Louisville Water Co. and 4-H. 


Notice of Public Meeting - 5224 Dixie Hwy

5224 Dixie

MSD Know What's Below - Call 811

Call 811

Hosparus Health - Volunteers Needed

Hosparus Volunteer

Illegal ATV Activity

ATV

It's that time of year again where the weather begins to warm up and we can enjoy the beautiful outdoors once again. We encourage people to get out and have a good time, however, we would like to remind everyone that per Kentucky state law, ATV activity is illegal on all public roadways and private property without the consent of the owner. These vehicles can destroy property and pose a major safety hazard when driven through undesignated areas. If you witness any illegal ATV activity in your area please contact the LMPD non-emergency line at 502-574-2111 or our office at 502-574-1112. 


Fresh Stop Markets

fresh veggies

Do you love your veggies? New Roots would love to hear from you!

The Fresh Stop Markets (FSM) are run by leaders in a grassroots food justice movement that operates from the belief that fresh food is a basic human right. FSMs are volunteer, community-driven farm-fresh food markets that pop up bi-weekly at local churches and community centers in neighborhoods that do not have grocery stores or farmers’ markets. Shareholders (“customers”) agree to cooperate and pay ahead of time, on an income-based sliding scale, for ten varieties of seasonal, local, organic produce that can then be picked up at a given time and day, at one of the 17 different Kentucky and southern Indiana Markets. This cooperation and financial commitment ensures that farmers don’t face the same degree of risk as with traditional farmers’ markets. The sliding scale means food is affordable and everyone is included.

WIC participants pay $6, those at or below 185 percent federal poverty guidelines pay $12, others pay $25, and those who would like to invest in the community pay $40. SNAP IS ACCEPTED. Everyone gets the same food! At every Market a chef hosts a cooking demonstration, offering samples and recipes for the very same vegetables and fruits that shareholders bring home. There is a diverse, family reunion atmosphere. Food justice workshops and the Fresh Stop Training Institute (FSTI) organize Fresh Stop Market leaders to unite around the pursuit of a healthy, just food system for all.

The growing season kicks off the week of June 4th. The location and times of the New Roots Fresh Stop Markets for 2018 can be found on our website at https://newroots.org/fresh-stop-markets/ or by calling 502-509-6770, Ext. 0, or by emailing info@newroots.org. We look forward to hearing from everyone soon. Your veggies are waiting!


TreesLouisville Tree Rebate Program!

Tree Rebate

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. Trees are more beneficial than you realize. For example, a yard tree can boost property value up to $10,000. They can also help lower heating & cooling bills. Louisville is the fastest warming urban heat island in the country; trees and shade help keep our city cool, improve air quality, and make for beautiful, safer neighborhoods.

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.)

For more information please visit https://treeslouisville.org/rebate/


Jefferson Memorial Forest's Zipline Kingdom

Zipline

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Road Alerts & Updates

KYTC

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

US 31W (Dixie Highway) South: The right lane will be closed at Millers Lane (mile marker 17.0) due to waterline relocation. Lane closure is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 29 at 9 a.m. and will last approximately five days.

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 traffic detection loops and transition to new signals. 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.


District 12 Metro Public Works Updates

Construction

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. 

2119 Upper Hunters Trace - Louisville Water Company has been issued Permit Number 18RW3258 to close one driving lane in order to repair a leak in a water main. Permit it valid from May 31st to June 15th.

6811 Sylvania Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 18RW3203 to close one driving lane in order to install and remove poles. Permit is valid from June 1st to June 29th.

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


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