Join Louisville in celebrating our famous son, the late, great Muhammad Ali, during the Second Annual “I Am Ali” Festival. When our hometown champion passed away in June 2016, the Louisville community shone brightly to the world with collective pride, compassion, and humanity. Last year, Louisville came together again to recognize this significant anniversary and to honor “The Greatest’s" life and legacy with exciting events and activities for all ages.
The 2018 “I Am Ali” Festival will mark the second anniversary of Muhammad's passing and will include local arts and cultural groups, performances and events, films, entertainment, and other activities throughout the city that connect with and reinforce Muhammad Ali’s great legacy as a global citizen, athlete, and humanitarian.
Local attractions, hotels, and restaurants will offer programming, discounts, and special Ali-related events during the 10 day festival, focusing on Ali’s giving spirit, humanitarianism, and his love for Louisville. A complete list of events and details is below.
The Reds Rookie Success League (RRSL), a free, coed, character-building summer baseball program, enters its sixteenth summer in Cincinnati and throughout Reds Country in June. The Reds Rookie Success League is an introductory baseball program for boys and girls who normally would not be able to afford this type of program. It features baseball instruction while focusing on a character-based curriculum and the "Six Stars of Success" - Cooperation, Integrity, Respect, Education, Determination and Spirit (CI REDS). for six weeks in Louisville. Each program features visits from Reds players and coaches, or Louisville Bats personnel.
In Louisville, two programs will be featured in June and July - a program at Wyandotte Park which returns for its eleventh year and a Reds Rookie Success League program taking place at Petersburg Park at Newburg Community Center.
Space is limited with each program capped at roughly 250 to 350 participants depending on location. Volunteers, coaches and mentors are also needed to operate each program. To find out how you can get involved, contact the Reds Community Fund at (513) 765-7041 or rrslcincinnati@reds.com. Visit https://www.mlb.com/reds/community/rcf/rookie-success to register today!
Louisville
businesses and residents affected by the severe storms and heavy flooding from
Feb. 21 through March 21, 2018, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from
the U.S. Small Business Administration, officials announced Wednesday.
The loans were
made available after the state of Kentucky on May 1 requested a disaster
declaration by the SBA, which covered Jefferson, Hardin, Breckinridge, Bullitt,
Grayson, Hart, LaRue, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby and Spencer counties in
Kentucky, and Clark, Floyd and Harrison counties in Indiana.
In Jefferson County, SBA’s representatives will be available at the
Disaster Loan Outreach Center set up at T.J. Middle School’s First Neighborhood
Place, 1503 Rangeland Road, to answer questions about the disaster loan program
and help individuals complete their applications. The center will be open from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays.
(Closed on Memorial Day weekend). The Center will close on May 31st.
Businesses and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to
$2 million to repair or replace disaster damaged or destroyed real estate,
machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets, according to SBA
Kentucky District Director Ralph E. Ross.
For homeowners, loans up to $200,000 are available to repair or replace
damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters also are eligible for
loans up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal
property, according to the SBA.
For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses
engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations, the SBA offers
Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the
disaster. Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance is available
regardless of whether the business suffered any physical property damage.
Applicants may be eligible for a loan amount increase up to 20 percent of
their physical damages, as verified by the SBA for mitigation purposes.
Interest rates are as low as 3.58 percent for businesses, 2.5 percent for
nonprofit organizations, and 1.8 percent for homeowners and renters with terms
up to 30 years. Loan amount and terms are set by the SBA and are based on
each applicant’s financial condition.
Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via
SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoan.sba.gov.
Businesses and individuals may also obtain information and loan applications by
calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (1-800-877-8339 for
the deaf and hard-of-hearing), or by emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
Loan applications can also be downloaded at sba.gov.
Completed applications should be returned to the center or mailed to: U.S.
Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925
Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
The filing
deadline to return applications for physical property damage is July 23,
2018. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Feb.
22, 2019.
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.
June 14, A Healthy
Journey for Two Educational Baby Shower
For more information, contact Mendy Mason
at 341-5400. 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 Centerstone and KIDSNow. Fathers are welcome but must be registered.
·June 14 at First
Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd., 1- 3 p.m.
Thursdays, June 7 – July 26, 4 Your Child Dads Making The Difference at NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. – 2
p.m.
Located at 4018 W. Market St. For
more information or to register for the upcoming weekly workshops, please
contact Dr. Cheri Langley at 709-9323 or by email at 4YourChild@Outlook.com. “4
Your Child” is an eight-week fatherhood program that aims to improve the
quantity and quality of fathers’ involvement by integrating responsible
parenting, economic stability, and relationship education services.
Participants may be compensated for their time up to $220 but registration is
required.
June
7 and 11, Sodexo Hiring
Opportunities
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.
·June 7 at T.J. Middle
School in the W.D. Bruce Building – door #24, 1501 Rangeland Rd., 9 a.m. – 1
p.m. Call 313-4700 for more information.,
·June 11 at South
Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call 485-7130
for more information.
June
12, 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 Special Needs Adoption Program.
June
18, The BB&T
Financial Bus at two
locations
The
BB&T Bank Bus is a 40-foot mobile classroom providing credit report
education, unclaimed property searches, self-file income tax preparation
stations, as well as comprehensive financial services. BB&T personnel will
also be available to help with checking and savings accounts and other
financial services and provide access to computer-based Money Smart Financial
Education
·June 18 at Charmoli Neighborhood Place, 200
Juneau Drive, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Call 574-8147 for more information.
·June 18 at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place,
Fairdale location, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 1 – 4 p.m. Call 363-1424 for more
information.
June
21, Free Off-Season Tax Help
with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) at First Neighborhood Place, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Located at 1503 Rangeland Rd., side of
Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Call 574-5687 to make an appointment and
to inquire about required IRS documentation needed. Although the 2017 tax
filing season has ended, there is still free help available in preparing past
due and amended tax returns. It is also still possible to receive a refund for
returns from the years 2015 to 2017 for those who qualify. Taxpayers
earning $64,000 can make an appointment with a VITA team member. Summer/early fall VITA tax preparation sites are located at the following:
- The Edison Center, 701 W Ormsby, Suite 201, 40203
- Tuesdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Louisville Urban League 1535 W Broadway, 40203 -
Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
July 5, American Red Cross Blood Drive at Charmoli Center Neighborhood Place, 9 a.m. –
1 p.m.
Located
at 200 Juneau Drive, Suite 200, conference room. Call 574-8147 for more
information. Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big
difference in the lives of others. It is best to reach out in advance to
preregister in advance, however, walk-ins the day of will be accepted.
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Summer meals are good for students' bodies, and healthier students are great for everybody. Kids get nutritious meals at no charge at any of the JCPS Summer Meal sites. You just have to be 18 years of age or younger and eat the meal at the site. (Adults are not served.)
JCPS participates in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program. Meals are provided to all children at no charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability; there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.
A list of Bus Stop Café and Open School sites is available on Nutrislice. Sites can also be found by clicking on Summer Meals Finder at the top of this page.
For more information, contact JCPS School and Community Nutrition Services at (502) 485-3186.
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Louisville Metro Government is
planning a public meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at Butchertown
Pizza Hall (1301 Story Avenue, second floor) to share community input and next
steps in its effort to relocate the Louisville Metro Police vehicle impound
lot. In an effort to ensure a
transparent process, the city is posting online the comments received in the
community engagement process, which included tours and three public meetings,
and information about the RFI responses.
That material can be found at: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/impound-lot-relocation-rfi
AMERICAN
SYNTHETIC RUBBER COMPANY is seeking qualified individuals for Production
Positions that work rotating shifts and weekends.
Preferred
2 yrs Manufacturing and/or petrochemical experience. Must have a High School
Diploma or equivalent.
Applications
will be accepted from Friday, May 25, 2018 to Friday, June 15, 2018.
Applications
will be taken at the Kentucky Career
Center, 600 W Cedar St, 40202 and WorkOne, Indiana’s Job Center, 2125 State St,
New Albany IN 47150. Applicants must
fill out our ASRC Application that the Centers have available on the above
dates.
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 Introducing Recycle Coach
Available in the App Store and Google Play.
Metro Public Works has partnered with Recycle Coach as a
new way to keep you up to date on waste and recycling. The Recycle Coach
app includes the following features:
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What
Goes Where tells all Jefferson County residents how to dispose of
specific items such as hazardous waste, electronics and more.
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Personalized
Collection Calendar has the collection schedules of Bulky Waste (junk),
garbage, recycling, and yard waste for Urban Services District residents
serviced by Louisville Metro.
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Individual
Reminders is the place to sign up to receive automated reminders
when bulky waste and other collections are scheduled for a specific
address in the Urban Services District residents serviced by Louisville
Metro.
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What
Type of Recycler Are You? This is a five-minute quiz
that let's you see how you recycling knowledge compares with others in
Louisville.
Recycle Coach complements and links to the MyLouisville
tool that also provides personalized reminders on the street sweeping schedule
along with other civic information such as local political
representation. Learn more at our Disposal Calendar, Alerts and Tips page or
download Recycle Coach from the App Store or Google Play.
 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 22, 2018) - With the arrival of warmer temperatures,
KIPDA Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living is once again teaming up with
Louisville Metro Office for Aging & Disabled Citizens (OADC) to collect
electric fans for seniors and persons with physical disabilities. The
fans will be distributed to qualified individuals within the KIPDA region
including Jefferson, Bullitt, Henry, Shelby, Oldham, Spencer, and Trimble
Counties. Donations of new box fans will be collected through June 11 at:
- KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive (Lou., KY 40299)
- WLKY Studio, 1918 Mellwood Ave. (Lou, KY 40206)
Drop off hours are Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Monetary donations will also be accepted to purchase fans. Make checks made
payable to KIPDA, Attn: Fan Fair Program and mail to the address on
Commonwealth Drive listed above postmarked by June 11. If you would like
to make special arrangements for a donation or need further information, please
contact Sarah Teeters (502) 574-5092 at the OADC or Jennifer Craig (502) 266-5571
at KIPDA.
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On June 16, a “Fan Fair” will be held from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. at the Edison Center located at 701 W. Ormsby Ave. to distribute the collected fans to seniors 60 and older, as well as to individuals with physical disabilities, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Qualifications to receive a free fan will be:
- Person 60 years or older
- OR documentation verified by a physician of a physical disability
- Must be a resident of Jefferson, Oldham, Henry, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble or Bullitt Counties
- Proof of address and age will we required
- One fan per household
Coinciding with the Fan Fair will be a health/resource fair open to all ages to provide various health checks and information from local area resources. Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness and LMPD will be on hand to facilitate a prescription drug toss so that attendees can properly and safely dispose of unwanted or expired prescription medications.
For more information about the fan donations or Fan Fair, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services or www.KIPDA.org.
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.
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.
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