The festival, which runs Friday, Aug. 31 to Monday, Sept. 3 on the Belvedere, will feature a revamped layout to enhance the visitor experience, including new locations for both the West Lawn and Fountain Stages, as well as the addition of a third stage on the Overlook. More than 70 local and regional entertainers will offer a variety of music, dance styles and beats ranging from African drumming to Reggae to Indian, Celtic, Arabic, Latin, Caribbean music.

Headliner acts include Etnopolis, featuring Luca Ciari in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Chicago, the British Invasion Experience, Ville Casineras, The Pearls and more.  The Overlook Stage will host Noche Latina, or Latin Night, with song, dance and sizzling Latino sounds from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1

More than 100 vendors will participate, with 30-plus food vendors serving a global sampling of cuisine and culture. Along with food, attendees can purchase unique international crafts and visit the World of Information to learn about various international agencies in the area. Admission to WorldFest is free all four days because of Passport Health Plan, and other sponsors’ generous support. WorldFest highlights include:

• ·         Global Village – A kaleidoscope of Louisville’s culture, where you can interact with representatives of more than 20 nations. All nine of Louisville’s Sister Cities will be represented again this year. Located on the Overlook.
• ·         WorldFest Children’s Area – Will feature activities from WKU’s Confucius Institute, Home Depot and Parks & Recreation’s Rec on the Go all located on the Overlook on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• ·         Parade of Cultures – On Saturday at noon, more than 50 units will march from Metro Hall to 6th Street to Main Street to the Belvedere wearing traditional attire in this colorful showcase of heritage and cultures from around the world. The parade is presented by the UK Confucius Institute.
• ·         Stella Biergarten – This new feature on the Overlook will feature a selection of international and domestic beers, plus a great view of the festival.
• ·         WorldFest Selfie Station – Nestled within the Stella Biergarten on the Overlook, this photo opportunity spot offers a sweeping view of all the WorldFest activities to share on social media.
• ·         World of Information – A one-stop shop showcasing international agencies and services available to all immigrants and citizens. Located on the West Lawn.  
• ·         Naturalization Ceremony – A Naturalization Ceremony where more than 300 immigrants will become full U.S. citizens will take place the following Friday, Sept. 7 at the Muhammad Ali Center.

For more information about WorldFest, visit www.worldfestlouisville.com. Let us know if you plan to attend, via our Facebook event page. And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @AroundLou!

Participants can warm up on the Great Lawn with various fitness activities including Yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba, Pickleball and Rock Climbing. From the main stage, 106.9 Play! radio personality Jordan Rivers will kick off the event with announcements and energetic music throughout the morning.  Patrons can also walk down to Harbor Lawn and try their hand at stand-up paddle boarding until 1 p.m. More than 50 vendors and information booths will open at 8:30 a.m. at Waterfront Park.  Participants can take home one of the free 3,000 free Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle T-shirts commemorating the event. These are available while supplies last.

Along with free T-shirts, participants can expect to take home other giveaways as well. The event title sponsor, Subway, will be passing out $2 cash cards at their tent. Neil Huffman Subaru will be giving away a chance to win a free bicycle and kayak, and free reusable water bottles. Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated will offer free Powerade to hikers. Participants are encouraged to be “green” and bring their own water bottles which they will be able to fill at Waterfront Park, the Iroquois Park Spray Grounds near the Amphitheater, and the base of the Big Four Bridge, as part of Louisville Water’s Pure Tap To Go. 

After the event, TARC will offer a shuttle service from New Albany back to Waterfront Park for paddlers to retrieve their vehicles at the launch site. This is the 14th year for the Hike, Bike & Paddle events, which are held each Memorial Day and Labor Day. The events are part of the city’s Healthy Hometown Movement, created to encourage Louisville residents to be more active and make healthier lifestyle choices. To view interactive route maps and for more information, go to hikebikeandpaddle.org.

Already know you’re coming? RSVP on our Facebook event page. And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @AroundLou!

The Fairdale Community Fair Committee is gearing up for this year's fair CRAZY EIGHTS

September 6th 6:00 - 9:00pm Thursday RIDE NIGHT
September 7th 6:00 -11:00pm Friday Fair & Rides
September 8th.  1:00 - 11:00pm Saturday Fair & Rides
      Parade 12 noon

If you would like to have a booth or want to volunteer, contact Kevin Elzy at 502-442-1352 or you can email kevin.elzy@hotmail.com .

Councilwoman Vicki Welch asks residents interested in signing a petition to hold a public meeting in District 13 regarding a zoning change for property located at 6008 New Cut Rd., stop by the District 13 Office located at the Fairdale Playtorium 10620 W Manslick Rd, Fairdale, KY 40118.  

Our office has heard from a number of individuals who are opposed to this development and several of them have already submitted emails expressing their concerns, hopefully, they will have signed the petition as well.  As a reminder, these specific things must be contained in the petition in order for all the names to count.  

• The meeting date for the Planning Commission Public Meeting is September 20, 
• The petitions must be submitted no later than 5:00pm on September 5th.  
• The petition must have 300 original signatures from property owners in the District or adjacent District 
• Each individual must sign his/her name……entries such as “Mr. and Mrs.” will be counted as a single request. 
• Individuals signing the petition must include their addresses, so that they may be verified.  

• Case # 18ZONE1037
• Re-zoning to C-M/Suburban Workplace
• Allow a Warehouse/Office
• At 6008, 6108 &6110 New Cut Rd

Stop by the Playtorium to sign the petition.  If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact our office. p: (502) 574-1113

The deadline for registering to vote in Kentucky before the 2018 General Election is rapidly approaching and it’s easier than ever to do so.

Tuesday, October 9 is the last day to register to vote in the November 6 election. Kentuckians can now register to vote, and check and update their registrations online, at this website.  

Voters who will be outside Jefferson County on Election Day are among those who can vote absentee.  More information about voting absentee, both by mail and in-house, is here.

If you qualify to vote by absentee ballot, you can do that at the Jefferson County Clerk’s Election Center, which has moved to 701 West Ormsby Avenue, Suite 301, beginning September 24.   Here’s the schedule:

In-house Voting Dates

Monday – Friday 

• September 24, 2018 – November 5, 2018 from 8:30am – 4:30pm

Saturdays 

• October 20, 2018 from 9:00am – 3:00pm
• October 27, 2018 from 9:00am – 3:00pm
• November 3, 2018 from 9:00am – 3:00pm

Exercise your right to register and vote this fall!  

Helping the public detect and report offensive odors is the topic of the next installment of "Clearing The Air," a workshop series hosted by the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District.

The goal of "Clearing The Air" is to give citizens an inside look at the APCD, everything from the science of air pollution to the laws and regulations that protect our health from harmful air.

Although the smoggy, polluted skies of the 1970s are a distant memory, Louisville still must work to meet federal air quality standards. As a major industrial and logistics hub located in a heavily populated river valley, Louisville is challenged to control air pollution while maintaining a robust local economy.

"Clearing The Air" began in July. There are five free workshops remaining in the series, which is held at the Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York St.

• • Aug. 13: Odors: Reporting and Responding 
• • Aug. 27: The APCD Regulatory Process
• • Sept. 10: How We Monitor Air Quality 
• • Sept. 22: Technical Workshop * 
• • Sept. 24: The STAR Program/Environmental Justice

The workshops will be 5:30-7 p.m., and they are free and open to the public.

(*Exception: The Technical Workshop will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m.)

For updates, go to louisvilleky.gov/government/air-pollution-control-district/clearing-air-community-workshop-series or call (502) 574-6000.

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 

Hello Friends and Volunteers!  The Fairdale Friends of the Library are looking for community members to volunteer for a 2 day book sale to take place at the Fairdale Community Fair.  Several members of the Friends will be involved with booths at the Fair, and you will have time before or after volunteering to check out all the fair has to offer!
 
The location is the Metro Government Center in Fairdale, located at 10616 W. Manslick Rd., Fairdale, KY 40118
 Volunteers are needed for the following days/times

• Book sale set up - Wednesday, September 5, 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm
• Book Sale - Hours:
• Friday, September 7 :12pm - 2pm; 2pm - 4pm; 4 pm - 6 pm; 6 pm - 8 pm
• Saturday, September 8 2pm - 4pm (opening after the parade!); 4pm - 6pm; 6pm - 8:30 pm (includes tearing down, which begins around 7:30pm)

Please contact Eunice Murphy at emerfi@gmail.com to let her know which day/times you are able to volunteer at the Friends Book Sale table!

Saturday, September 01
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  La Cucarachita Martina/The Little Cockroach Martina

CLOSED LABOR DAY Monday September 3

Tuesday, September 04
     01:00 PM - 02:00 PM  4H for Homeschoolers: Hands-On Water Science
Wednesday, September 05
     09:15 AM - 10:00 AM  Baby Storytime
     10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Toddler Storytime
     11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  Preschool Storytime
Saturday, September 08
     02:00 PM - 04:00 PM  Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Library (Summer)

CLOSED LABOR DAY Monday September 3

Tuesday, September 04
     05:00 PM - 06:00 PM  Kid's Corner
Wednesday, September 05
     10:15 AM - 11:00 AM  Toddler Storytime
     11:15 AM - 12:00 PM  Preschool Storytime
Thursday, September 06
     06:00 PM - 07:00 PM  Microsoft Word 1
Friday, September 07
     10:30 AM - 11:00 AM  Baby StorytimeS
Saturday, September 08
     01:00 PM - 03:00 PM  Spanish Language Short Films & Discussion
     03:00 PM - 04:00 PM  Spanish Speaking Book Discussion Club! Club de Discusión de Libros en Español.

CLOSED LABOR DAY September 3

Tuesday, September 04
     03:30 PM - 04:30 PM  Teen Tuesday
Wednesday, September 05
     10:00 AM  Computer Basics 1
     10:15 AM - 11:00 AM  Preschool Storytime
     11:15 AM - 12:00 PM  Toddler Storytime
Thursday, September 06
     11:00 AM - 01:00 PM  Citizenship Class
     03:30 PM - 04:30 PM  Teen LoungeIr
Saturday, September 08
     01:00 PM - 03:00 PM  Palante Siempre
     03:00 PM - 04:00 PM  English Conversation Club

Exhibition runs September 1 – Sept 22, 2018 

Opening Reception, free and open to the public on Saturday, Sept 1 from 2pm-4pm

Ralph, his wife Dorothy and son, Sam, often were visitors to the Little Loomhouse. Conversations with Lou Tate about weaving techniques as well as other textile subjects were regular throughout the 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s. (His gravely voice and big laugh were infectious.) He worked in his own tiny Loomhouse behind his home on Mae Avenue here in South Louisville. 

Below is the part of the Stair Rail Project.  Donors are recognized on a plaque placed on one of the rails to honor or recognize a loved one.

Contact the Little Loomhouse for information on hours, classes and how you can be involved. 502-367-4719  328 Kenwood Hill Rd. Louisville, KY 40214.  Website:   http://littleloomhouse.org

Volunteers of America have recently opened new addiction recovery locations to better serve the community. They have several programs at 1436 South Shelby Street. Freedom House is a residential program for pregnant and parenting women. Shelby Men’s Recovery Center is also located on South Shelby. This is a 90 day residential program for men, where clients are able to work while seeking treatment. They have Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and services for men, women and families. These services are available at 2500 West Broadway and 4303 W Broadway. Transitional Housing will be available in July for homeless women with children who would like to continue their sobriety at 4303 W Broadway

If you are know someone who may be interested in VOA’s programs, please contact the intake office at 502-635-4530. They’re able to do a quick screening, verify their insurance, and set up an intake date and time.

Louisville Parks and Recreation is offering an affordable family golfing package at its ten golf courses over the Labor Day Weekend.  

For only $25, a family of up to four members can play nine holes at any Parks course. The $25 includes greens and cart fees, and families can take advantage of the deal after 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 1; Sunday, September 2; and Monday, September 3.  

Families are encouraged to call in advance to book a tee time at the golf course of their choice.

Parks golf courses are open from daylight to dark seven days a week. For more information, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/golf-courses.

Bobby Nichols Golf Course, 4301 E. Pages Lane, 502/937-9051 (9 holes)
Charlie Vettiner Golf Course, 10207 Mary Dell Lane, 502/267-9958 (18 holes)
Cherokee Golf Course, 2501 Alexander Road, 502/458-9450 (9 holes)
Crescent Hill Golf Course, 3110 Brownsboro Road, 502/896-9193 (9 holes)
Iroquois Golf Course, 1501 Rundill Road, 502/363-9520 (18 holes)
Long Run Golf Course, 1605 Flat Rock Road, 502/245-9015 (18 holes)
Seneca Golf Course, 2300 Pee Wee Reese Blvd, 502/458-9298 (18 holes)
Shawnee Golf Course, 460 Northwestern Parkway, 502/776-9389 (18 holes)
Sun Valley Golf Course, 6505 Bethany Lane, 502/937-9228 (18 holes)
Quail Chase Golf Club, 7000 Cooper Chapel Rd, 502/239-2110 (27 holes)

The Louisville Orchestra offers a FREE concert to kick-off the new season. This fantastic show will include some special guests from Kentucky Opera who will preview music from The Magic Flute, which opens this opera season. Acclaimed conductor Joeseph “Joey” Mechavich leads this program that is designed to delight the whole family!

When: Sunday, September 9th, 7pm

Where: Iroquois Amphitheatre (1080 Amphitheater Rd)

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

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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

• 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

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.