The pass costs $30 and is available to anyone 6 - 19 years old.  With the pass, youths can take unlimited TARC rides on all routes from June 1 - Aug. 31.  The pass can be ordered from TARC’s website, www.ridetarc.org, or purchased at the following locations:

• Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway
• Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway
• All Fifth Third Banks
• Louisville Free Public Library, 3rd & York

To order by mail, send a check or money order for $30, with your name, address and phone number, to SUMMER YOUTH PASS; c/o TARC cashier; 1000 W. Broadway; Louisville, KY  40203.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

•    Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
•    Not available on rental property.
•    Must meet income guidelines (See Intake staff) 
•    May receive assistance once in a five year period.
•    Louisville-Jefferson County only!

TYPES OF REPAIRS

•    Furnace Repair or replacement (October-April only)
•    A/C Unit- Repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, Available May-Sept. only)
•    Electrical repairs/upgrades. 
•    Water Line repairs/replacement.
•    Sewer Line repairs/replacement.
•    Water Heater repair/replacement, Gas or Electric.
•    Gas Line leaks.

For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 502-574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-rudy@louisvilleky.gov

TARC is currently advertising for both full time and part time coach operators.  Here is information from the TARC website.  Please help share it with anyone who might be interested:

TARC is a 24/7 operation. Interested applicants should be available to work all shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Requirements include; High School Diploma or GED and 21 years of age and no felonies or misdemeanor convictions in the past 5 years. A valid driver’s license, excellent driving record for previous 3 years and ability to obtain Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Must perform successfully on test(s).

TARC offers the following benefits for Full-Time Team Members:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Short-Term Disability Plan
• Participation in County Employee Retirement System (CERS)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick and Vacation
• Tuition Assistance

TARC offers the following benefits for Part-Time Team Members:

• Participation in County Employee Retirement System (CERS)

Qualified applicants should apply in person at:
1000 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (M-F)
Email is careers@ridetarc.org
Telephone is (502) 585-1234

Free Training and Jobs links for Manufacturing and Construction

To find programs for FREE training and to connect people to jobs in construction and manufacturing, please click one of the following

The Career Calculator is being used in schools, career centers and libraries across the Louisville region.

Links to Workforce Resources

• KentuckianaWorks Homepage
• KY Career Centers  
• KY Health Career Center
• KY Manufacturing Career Center
• Code Louisville
• Mayor's SummerWorks
• KentuckianaWorks College Access Center
• Kentuckiana Builds
• Degrees Work
• Events Calendar 

 Saturday, July 21 
     02:00 PM - 03:00 PM  #Louisville Rocks
     02:00 PM  Music & Book Talk: J.D. Wilkes (Legendary Shack Shakers)
Monday, July 23
     12:00 PM - 03:00 PM  Computers by Appointment
     02:00 PM - 03:00 PM  Pinkalicious Party
     06:00 PM - 07:00 PM  Teen STEAM Club
Tuesday, July 24,
     02:00 PM - 03:00 PM  Mr. Moustache Magic Show!
     02:00 PM - 03:00 PM  Mr. Moustache Magic Show!
Wednesday, July 25
     09:15 AM - 10:00 AM  Baby Storytime
     10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Toddler Storytime
     11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  Preschool Storytime
Thursday, July 26
     12:00 PM - 03:00 PM  Computers by Appointment
Friday, July 27
     02:00 PM - 03:00 PM  Family Art Day: Watercolors
Saturday, July 28
     02:00 PM - 03:00 PM  Up-Cycled Art
Monday, July 30
     12:00 PM - 03:00 PM  Computers by Appointment
     06:00 PM - 07:00 PM  World of Minecraft for Teens

Saturday, July 21
     10:00 AM - 11:30 AM   Kids Caricature Demo
Monday, July 23,
     06:00 PM - 07:30 PM  English Conversation Club
Tuesday, July 24
     03:00 PM  Mindstorms
Wednesday, July 25
     10:15 AM - 11:00 AM  Toddler Storytime
     11:15 AM - 12:00 PM  Preschool Storytime
      12:00 PM - 04:00 PM  Drop-In Resume Help
Thursday, July 26
     02:00 PM - 04:00 PM  Sensational Science with Ruff Ruffman
Friday, July 27
     10:30 AM - 11:00 AM  Baby Storytime
Saturday, July 28
     11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  Storytelling with Live Drawing Demonstration
Monday, July 30
      02:30 PM - 04:00 PM  Internet Basics 1S
     06:00 PM - 07:30 PM  English Conversation Club
      06:00 PM - 07:00 PM  S.T.E.A.M. Theater: Family Movie Night
Tuesday, July 31
      03:00 PM - 04:00 PM  Anime Club
     04:00 PM - 05:00 PM  Teen Volunteer Board

Sunday, July 01

      Opening of  "The Essence of Life is Found In Them" Photography Exhibit Daily throughout July

Saturday, July 21
     10:15 AM - 10:45 AM  Baby STEM
     10:45 AM  STEM Saturday
Monday, July 23
     10:15 AM - 11:00 AM  Baby Storytime
     11:15 AM - 12:00 PM  Baby Storytime
Tuesday, July 24
     03:30 PM - 04:30 PM  Teen Tuesday
Wednesday, July 25
     10:00 AM  Email Basics
     10:15 AM - 11:00 AM  Preschool Storytime
     11:15 AM - 12:00 PM  Toddler Storytime
     02:00 PM  Drum Power!
Thursday, July 26
     11:00 AM - 01:00 PM  Citizenship Class
     03:30 PM - 04:30 PM  Teen Lounge
     06:30 PM  #Louisville Rocks
Monday, July 30
     10:15 AM - 11:00 AM  Baby Storytime
     11:15 AM - 12:00 PM  Baby Storytime
Tuesday, July 31
     03:30 PM - 04:30 PM  Teen Tuesday

June 2 - August 11 Cultural Pass participants honored 

only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays 11:00am-3:00pm

•  Pass holders enjoy one free seek-n-find tour with an art experience 
• Discounted weaving for $7 (typically $12), where participants weave their own souvenir to take home. 
• The Cultural Pass program is open to anyone ages 0-21 years, who are eligible for a Louisville Free Public Library Card. Youth and parents can pick up a pass from any local Louisville Free Public Library branch or Metro Parks Community Center.
•  The pass must be presented upon entrance to gain free admission. 

Tickets Now On Sale 

• Saturday, August 18th
• 6 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
• Churchill Downs, Millionaires Row 4

For ticket or additional information call South Louisville Community Ministries at 361-7763.

Do you have time to participate in Meals on Wheels?

Southwest Community Ministries is looking for kindhearted, friendly people to deliver meals to home-bound seniors in the 40272 and 40258 zip codes.

Delivery takes about an hour weekly, twice a month if you prefer to deliver two days/month. We have a Tuesday route that departs from Sun Valley Community Center (10:00 am) or a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday route departing from Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in the afternoon (3:30).

If you want to make a difference in a senior's life, and yours, please contact Barb Mercer or Claudia Kiper at 935-0310 ext. 244.

Center For Neighborhoods is happy to announce the Neighborhood Institute Fall 2018!

Classes will meet at:

• Center For Neighborhoods 507 South Third Street
• August 28th - November 13th, 2018
• Every Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
• Eleven weekly class sessions followed by a graduation celebration
• Dinner provided.

The Neighborhood Institute Fall 2018 is open to all neighborhoods, Metro Council Districts and the whole community. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited, and applications will be accepted through Wednesday, August 15th, 2018.

The Louisville Bats want to reward those who are involved in helping our community with free admission to baseball games. 

Community involvement vouchers are available for use on the two remaining dates: July 2, and September 3.

Each voucher allows two people into the preferred seating area, but supplies are limited. Contact Jessica Adell at 212-2287, extension 0 or email at jadell@batsbaseball.com. 

When: Saturday July 28, 2018 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to 11:15pm

Where: Iroquois Amphitheater

Come out and enjoy the Burnt Knob Music Festival on Saturday July 28th at the Iroquois Amphitheater. Louisville's own Falls City Beer sponsors this local music festival for music lovers! Concessions by Festival Cuisine & Spirits and Lil Cheezers. 

*For tickets, please visit this link

Saturday's Line-up: 

• Villa Mure 
• The Strings of Indian Creek
• Bridge 19
• Beth Bombara

Ushering at Iroquois Amphitheater- Provide a welcoming atmosphere to visitors and have a view of the Iroquois Amphitheater shows by volunteering as an usher!

Job Description:

• Provides a welcoming atmosphere by ensuring all patrons are given professional and friendly customer service in a safe environment.
• Ushers will be assigned to a specific position or a designated location in the seating area.
• Ushers are expected to treat all guests as individuals and provide answers to any and all questions.

Commitment: 

• Volunteers are asked to commit to at least 5 events in the season.
• Typical Shift: 5:00- 11:30 PM

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Professional and clean image for guests
• Ability to work with a broad range of people
• Ability to work independently or as a team
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations
• Exhibits effective communication skills
• Must have access to a working email account

Dress Code:

• Amphitheater polo or a solid colored (black, grey or white) polo
• Black or Khaki pants, shorts or skirts; length no shorter than 2 inches above the knee
• Closed toe shoes
• Non-logo baseball cap
• Plain, neutral colored sweater or jacket for inclement weather

Benefits

• Ability to watch a good portion of each show worked
• Sense of pride to be involved with community events
• Social networking opportunities
• Iroquois Amphitheater polo shirt provided

We look forward to meeting and working with all of you!

• 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.
• 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 click here.
• 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. Ages 6-12. 
• Youth Health Initiative Program; Reds Rookie Success League; weekly field trips, special programs and daily on-site activities. 
• Camps at Sun Valley and Cyril Allgeier Community Center are already full. In addition, open programming will be offered at eight additional Parks and Rec sites – open programming means facilities will be open and supervised by activities will be largely unplanned.  

Extended Swims at Sun Valley Park for families on Tuesday nights and for senior citizens on Thursday mornings  is sponsored by Councilwoman Fowler D 14. 

Also, save the date for Friday August 3rd from 6-8 p.m.! Councilwoman Fowler is sponsoring a Summer Bash Pool Party to celebrate the end of summer and the return of school. 

*Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No drop-offs and unattended children will be permitted. 

FAMILY SWIM NIGHTS

•  WHEN: Tuesdays, June 5 - July31; 6pm-8pm
• WHERE: Sun Valley Pool (6505 Bethany Lane) 

 SENIOR CITIZEN SWIMS

•  WHEN: Thursdays, July 5 - July26; 11am-1pm

The "new" South Points Farmers Market open Thursdays 3:30-6:00pm!

The market has new management - the Food Literacy Project. In addition to the fresh foods, the market also aims to be a convener of the rich cultures and neighborhood initiatives in the South Points neighborhood. The Food Literacy Project has incorporated the Youth Community Agriculture Program, which cultivates leadership in our local food system in 16-19 year olds, into this work.

Are you a farmer or local vendor? Reach out to Manager Kala. market@foodliteracyproject.org

The market will be open Thursdays 3:30pm-6:00pm at the Save-A-Lot on Taylor Boulevard in the Hazelwood Shopping Center. Stop by and shop and pick up your 2018 Local Food Guide!4148 Taylor Blvd.

Louisville, KY 40215

Repeats every week every Thursday until Thu Nov 15 2018.

07/19/2018 - 3:30pm to 6:00pm

Market Manager Kala Diamond

Email Us

When you shop Louisville Farmers Markets located in South & Southwest  Metro Louisville, you are supporting local farms and businesses. You know exactly where your food comes from, enjoy time with friends and neighbors and get involved in your community.  Whatever brings you to the market, your shopping and membership supports the local economy, sustains regional farms, preserves farmland, protects the environment and more. 

Many markets accept SNAP and/or Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) vouchers. Some markets also offer SNAP-matching funds such as Double Dollars.

 Beechmont Open Air Market

• June 9 - Sept. 29
• SATURDAYS 8:00 am - Noon
• 4574 S. 3rd Street, 40214
• PAYMENT: Cash, Senior Vouchers (SFMNP)
• Facebook @BeechmontOpenAirMarket

Belknap Farmers Market

• April 4 - April 25 (May-August CSA-only)
• August 15 - October 24
• WEDNESDAYS 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
• U of L Belknap Campus - Red Barn, 40208
• PAYMENT: Cash, Credit Card
• Facebook @BelknapFM

 Southwest Farmers Market

• June 2 - September 29
• SATURDAYS 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Pendleton Farm on East Orell Road, 40272
• PAYMENT: Cash, Credit Card

South Points Farmers Market

• June 14 - November 22
• THURSDAYS 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• 4148 Taylor Boulevard, 40215
• PAYMENT: Cash, Credit Card, SNAP,
• Double SNAP, Senior Vouchers (SFMNP)Facebook @spfmky

Sun-Valley Fresh Stop Market Sun Valley Community Center

• June 6 - October 24
• Every other WEDNESDAY
• 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• 6505 Bethany Ln Valley Station KY 40272
• 502.509.6770
• http://www.newroots.org/sun-valley-market.html

More Information https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayors-healthy-hometownmovement/services/healthy-eating

Complete Guide 2018 https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/2018_lmphw_farmers_market_guide.pdf

For more locations in Louisville: Visit http://foodinneighborhoods.org/finlouisville@gmail.com

Feeding Stray Cats?  Alley Cat Advocates can help get outdoor cats fixed and vaccinated at NO COST TO YOU!  

 Cat Caretakers living in the following Jefferson County zip codes 40208, 40209, 40213, 40214, 40215, 40216, 40217, 40219, 40258 and 40272 are eligible  for spay/neuter services for unowned community cats,  They will be vaccinated, spayed/neutered, treated for flea and ear-mite medicine, given a great vet visit, ear-tipped (the universal symbol of a neutered cat) and returned.

When there are no more kittens; the number of cats gradually goes down  and annoying behaviors such as yowling, fighting, spraying stop.

Metro Website List of Boards & Commissions 

Consider serving on a board or commission. It is important that these positions are filled by individuals representing all the diverse communities of Louisville and we would love to see our Southwest leaders become involved!

Below is a list of current vacancies. When you find something that strikes your interest, CLICK HERE  to access the application and please inform our office when you do so. Feel free to pass on the link to any friends or family that might be interested!

• Metropolitan Business Development Corporation
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Bardstown Road Overlay District
• Building Code Board of Appeals
• Cemetery Board
• Civil Service Board
• Code Enforcement Board
• Community Action Partnership
• Jefferson County Public Law Library
• Deputy Sheriff Merit Board
• Downtown Development Review Overlay Board
• Downtown Management District
• Ethics Commission
• Fire Protection Districts (Fairdale, Harrods Creek, Highview, Lake Dreamland, Lyndon, Middletown, Okolona, St. Matthews, Worthington)
• Hazard Materials Ordinance Appeals & Overseers Board
• Housing Authority Board
• Human Relations Commission Advocacy Board
• Human Relations Commission Enforcement Board
• Kentuckiana Works
• Landmarks
• Library Advisory Commission
• Louisville Arena Authority, Inc.
• Louisville Public Media
• Merit Board
• Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County
• PARC Board of Commissioners
• Police Merit Board
• Redevelopment Authority
• Science Center
• Urban Renewal Commission
• Vacant Property Review Commission
• Waterworks
• Zoo Foundation Board 

Click Here to Apply for one of the Boards or Commission vacancies.