Join Councilman Blackwell on Saturday, August 11th 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, August 11th, 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

Councilman Blackwell will host the next monthly District 12 Dialogue on Tuesday, August 21st.

He hosts the quarterly District 12 Dialogue forums as a way to make Metro Government more convenient and accessible for the constituents of District 12.

Councilman Blackwell will provide an update on Southwest projects. Representatives from LMPD, MSD, Code Enforcement, and a member of the New Dixie project will be in attendance to address specific concerns.

Chief Doug Recktenwald will also be on the agenda to discuss a potential ambulance service provided by PRP Fire.

We hope to see you there so you can stay updated on the positive momentum in Southwest Louisville.

 When: Tuesday, August 21st at 6:00 PM

Where: Southwest Library, 9725 Dixie Highway.

Family Dollar stores have applied for several malt beverage licenses throughout the city. The one that effects our District is located at 6312 Greenwood Rd., Louisville, KY. 40258.  As with all liquor license applications, anyone can protest the granting of the license by writing to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1003 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601-8400, within 30 days of the date of the publication (before August 3rd, 2018). This is just to inform our constituents and provide everyone the opportunity to voice their opinions.

Center for Neighborhoods is now accepting applications for Neighborhood Institute Fall 2018!

The Neighborhood Institute is a neighborhood leadership-education program established in 1987 by the Center For Neighborhoods, a non-profit civic organization. The Neighborhood Institute equips neighborhood leaders with the resources necessary to effect positive change by acting through and with their neighborhood groups.

Part of the Neighborhood Institute curriculum includes a self-directed project in the community. Through the class projects, people become engaged in the community as they branch out and apply the information and knowledge from the class to real life situations.

Classes will meet at:

Center For Neighborhoods

507 South Third Street

August 28th - November 13th, 2018

Every Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Dinner provided

The application deadline for Neighborhood Institute Fall 2018 is 12:00 PM on Wednesday, August 15th, 2018.

The Neighborhood Institute is open to all neighborhoods, Metro Council Districts and the whole community. There is no charge to attend.

For more information, contact John Hawkins, 502-589-0343 or johnh@centerforneighborhoods.org.

To celebrate their dedicated volunteers and business/corporate partners, Brightside has opened the nomination window for the Brightside Awards. The awards will be presented at the Brightside Bash presented by the Republic Bank Foundation on September 20 at the Louisville Palace Theater. Brightside asks residents to nominate a friend, neighbor, family member, colleague or company to be recognized for their dedication to keeping our city clean and green.

The nomination window will close on Friday, August 24 at midnight. The nomination form can be found at Brightside’s website: www.brightsideinc.org

Awards include:

• Fred Wiche Volunteer of the Year Award to honor one outstanding volunteer for their valuable and selfless commitment to keeping Louisville clean and green, their dedication and contribution to building of Brightside awareness, and their demonstration of Brightside’s core mission.
• Brightside One Bright City Award to recognize a community group who, in addition to contributing many hours, demonstrates outstanding passion and commitment and is instrumental to Brightside’s activities, programs and mission.
  
• Brightside Green Acorn Award for Outstanding Youth Leadership to recognize that youth volunteers are not only the leaders of tomorrow – they are the leaders of today.
• Mayor’s Brightside Award for Outstanding Corporate Engagement to recognize a company that shows an exemplary overall approach to corporate volunteering and community engagement through Brightside and its mission.
• Brightside One Bright Future Award to recognize an exceptional individual who is an emerging leader in his or her business or profession, who gives back to the community through or with Brightside and who clearly serves as a role model for both young men and women personally and professionally.

An additional award, which is not open for nominations, is Brightside’s Golden Broom Award which will be given to a Metro Councilperson for their participation in Brightside activities and engagement among their constituents in Brightside events.

The Brightside Bash presented by the Republic Bank Foundation serves as a fundraiser for the Brightside Foundation. With the generous donations and contributions from this event, Brightside is able to continue our many educational programs, sustainability initiatives, and beautification projects for our community.

Will you soon be replacing your roof? The Louisville Metro Office of Sustainability has funds available in its Cool Roof Rebate Program available for residents or commercial property owners in Metro Council Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 14 and 15. 

The program offers up to $2,000 for residents and up to $5,000 or $10,000 (depending on the slope of the roof) for commercial property owners to replace their roofs with cool roofs. Cool roofs are made with reflective materials and lighter colored roofs that reflect sunlight and heat away from a building, reducing roof temperatures and utilities costs. These cool roofs, on both residential and commercial buildings, absorb less heat and stay up to 50–60°F cooler than conventional materials during peak summer weather. Stay cool and save money today with a cool roof with help from our rebate program! For more information and to find the program application, please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/sustainability/incentives#1 or call the Office of Sustainability at 502-574-1976.

Chef Boyardee, MALE DOG

What are you doing? Where are you going? Can I go with you? Chef Boyardee is a happy-go-lucky 3-year-old who’s always eager for his next adventure with you. His enthusiastic smile makes it hard to say no to treats or more playtime! Chef Boyardee is friendly with people and other dogs.  His adoption fee is waived thanks to the Pay It Forward program. If you’re interested in adopting Chef Boyardee, visit Animal House Adoption Center located at 3516 Newburg Rd. Tuesday-Sunday 12-6pm. For more information, email our adoption specialists at animalservicesadoption@lousivilleky.gov.

Squeaky, FEMALE CAT

Squeaky is a shy, sweet one-year-old. It would be easy to overlook the adorable gray cat at Animal House because she prefers to stay out of sight.  But it doesn’t take long for her warm up to new  people. Squeaky’s adoption fee is waived thanks to the Pay It Forward Program.  You can meet her at Animal House Adoption Center located at 3516 Newburg Rd. Tuesday-Sunday 12-6pm. Questions? Send an email to animalservicesadoption@Louisvilleky.gov

Compost grass clippings, and decrease use of fertilizer and pesticides.

When it rains, these chemicals make their way to our streams.

For sewer-related issues, contact our Customer Relations Department @ 502.540.6000 CustomerRelations@LouisvilleMSD.org.

Great things are happening in Southwest Louisville! The New Dixie Highway Project is underway and we are getting the word out that southwest Louisville is a great place to do business. With all of this positive momentum, it’s important that residents and businesses alike embrace our community pride by doing our part to keep our sidewalks, streets, and landscaping looking fresh and litter-free.

Please help us recognize outstanding businesses located in District 12 that contribute to our Southwest Pride by keeping their properties neat, attractive and clean. We are looking for businesses dedicated to maintaining a positive image in the community and are committed to keeping their property free of trash and cigarette butts.  

If you see a beautiful business front that gives Southwest Louisville a good name, please take a picture and contact Liz McQuillen at (502) 574-1112 or liz.mcquillen@louisvilleky.gov. 

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 southbound Dixie Highway in two locations between Heaton Road and Upper Hunters Trace and between Blanton Lane and Greenwood Road. 

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.