 This Wednesday, Councilman David Yates spoke to Mr. Matthew Bell, a senior at Fairdale High School and Mr. Justin Bunch a senior at PRP High School, whom are both Boy Scouts in Troop #51 working on their Eagle Scout project.
We know with your will power and determination you will achieve Eagle Scout very soon! Good luck!
Visit Prairie Village this Saturday morning!
 A Louisville Metro Council member is pushing a plan he hopes will reduce the growing number of panhandlers on the city’s streets.
Communities have been wrestling with the issue since 2017 when the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that panhandling is legal. Metro Councilman David Yates wants to get panhandlers off the streets by offering them paying jobs.
It is called the Better Way Program. Instead of giving directly to panhandlers, people would be able to donate, probably through an app, to a fund that provides odd jobs for those on the streets.
“Whether it’s cleaning up an alleyway, or weeds or, whatnot, I think there's pride in work," Yates said. "I think there's dignity in that."
Trained volunteers would pick up panhandlers, take them to job sites and connect them to resources.
“It will make us a stronger, better city," Yates said. "It will make us a safer city, and I think it will reduce those that are panhandling."
WDRB's story here:
http://www.wdrb.com/story/38971090/metro-councilman-wants-to-get-panhandlers-off-the-streets-by-offering-them-paying-jobs
 Dine and bid on the Silent Auction at Derby City Pizza (aka PRP Pizza) at 5603 Greenwood Rd, Louisville, KY 40258 on Saturday, September 15th from 11am-9pm to support Jeremy Flowers, a 49 year old, married to our daughter, with two children. He was diagnosed with a rare brain disease, CJD. This is Creutzfeld Jakobs Disease, which there is no cure or treatment available.
All the proceeds from the silent auction and 10% of pizza sales
will be donated to Jeremy and his family.
A Go Fund Me account has been set up in Jeremy's name, under
Generosity for Jeremy. Jeremy did not have any disability and his wife,
Jennifer, a JCPS teacher, had to go on FMLA. They have worked and paid taxes and taken
care of their family all of their adult lives and now need help from the
community.
https://www.gofundme.com/generosity-for-jeremy
The Brightside Bash is a fun twist on a traditional gala fundraiser. The Bash features local bands, a silent auction, raffles, food, and fun! Brightside Bash 2018 will be held on Thursday, September 20 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
The Brightside Bash 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.
Tickets are on
sale now for the 5th annual Brightside Bash presented by the Republic Bank
Foundation! The Brightside Bash 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.
https://www.facebook.com/events/812814482442508/
 REGISTRATION FOR THE BRIGHTSIDE & PASSPORT HEALTH PLAN FALL COMMUNITY-WIDE CLEANUP IS OPEN
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/brightside/brightside-passport-health-plan-community-wide-cleanup
The 2018 Brightside & Passport Health Plan Fall Community Wide Cleanup is just around the corner on Saturday, October 20th! Last year's fall Community Wide Cleanup saw over 8,500 volunteers clean up our city and this year, we want to shatter that number!
We encourage all residents to take part in the Community-Wide Cleanup. The event is a great service opportunity for boy/girl scouts, sports teams, faith groups and community organizations. It could also be a corporate team bonding opportunity!
Cleanups are an integral part of Brightside's mission and without the help of volunteer groups, and many other volunteers throughout the year, Brightside could not achieve their goals of a cleaner, greener Louisville.
Neighborhoods can hold their own cleanups at any point throughout the year and we can provide gloves and bags for each Neighborhood Cleanup. We will work with Solid Waste Management to have the collected litter bags picked up. Give us a call at (502) 574-2613 or register online about two weeks prior to your event to schedule your cleanup and for information about getting supplies.
Thanks to each and every volunteer who supports the Brightside & Passport Health Plan Community-Wide Cleanup. We look forward to seeing you on October 20th. Thank you for your dedication – we can’t do it without you!
 Please help the Shirley’s Way by registering your Kroger card
today!
1. Visit www.kroger.com/communityrewards
2. Sign in
to your online account or create an account
3. Click
on “Savings and Rewards”
4. Click
on “Kroger Community Rewards”
5. Toward
bottom of page click I’m a Customer “View Details”
6. View
and confirm that “Shirley’s Way Inc.” Organization Number “VF989” is listed on
the screen, if not you can change the organization
7. Even if
you have registered previously, check your register to ensure it is still
current
8. Use
your KrogerPlus card each time you shop at Kroger. You'll start earning rewards
for our Shirley’s Way right away on qualifying purchases made with your
KrogerPlus card.
Thank you!
Current Average Quarterly Kroger Reward Donation is $500
Goal
is $2000
 The Make Believe Book Company hosts books written by children with life-threatening illnesses and guarantee at least 51% of the profits directly benefit the author and their family.
Make Believe Book Company currently hosts two books:
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Me & Pippy in Paris - Written by Miley Hodge, 10 years old
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Superheroes Defeating Villains - Written by Morgan Villanova, 7 years old
Learn more about these books and their authors at the Make Believe Book Company's website:
https://www.makebelievebookcompany.com/
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 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)
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Louisville Parks and Recreation will be hosting seven
open house-style public meetings beginning September 13.
Director Seve Ghose said the meetings will not necessarily focus on a
particular topic but will give the public an opportunity to ask questions and
voice concerns.
“There’s always a lot to talk about with our department,” Ghose said. “We’re
looking forward to having a conversation and hearing the public’s ideas on how
we can improve what we’re doing.” All meetings will be held from 6-7:30 p.m.
The closest community meeting to our community is:
 Free Community Celebration for Cancer Patients, Families and
Care Givers
Hearing the words “you have cancer” never stops being scary.
Yet there is reason for hope. Cancer prevention, care and research are moving
in a promising direction that has experts at Norton Cancer Institute planning a
free community celebration this fall.
The 2018 Celebration of Courage will be Friday, Sept. 7,
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the new Norton Cancer Institute – Brownsboro, 4955
Norton Healthcare Blvd. It will feature food, live music from Junction Creek, and
lots of family-friendly activities. It is open to all cancer patients
—regardless of where they were treated —plus family members and care givers.
The Celebration of Courage is a free community event, but registration
is requested. To sign up, go to NortonHealthcare.com/Courage, or
call (502) 629-1234, option 4.
 Fundraising Event for Epilepsy Foundation
WHEN: Friday, November 2nd 6:30pm - 12am
WHERE: Mellwood Art & Entertainment Center, 1860 Mellwood Avenue
Purchase tickets HERE.
Updated from August 24, 2018
US 31W (Dixie Highway) South: The right lane will be closed
at Millers Lane (mile marker 17.0) due to bus station construction. Lane
closure is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 20 at 9 a.m. and will last
approximately one week.
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 more information please visit www.TheNewDixieHighway.com
 South of Greenwood Road -
KYTC Dixie Paving
US 31W (Dixie Highway): Lane closures and delays possible between Stonestreet Road and Greenwood Road (mile markers 9.7 to 11.7) due to pavement marking installation, sidewalk ramp repairs and traffic signal upgrades. 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.
If you have concerns or have specific locations that need to be repaired or finished please contact the KY Transportation Cabinet's Project Manager, Heath Phillips at Heath.Phillips@ky.gov or Sherri Smith (502) 955-5436.
 1) Protect
yourself from identify theft! Attend BBB’s FREE document shredding and
electronic recycling event on Oct. 6 from 6 am to 11 am at 12501
Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, in the Kroger parking lot. Bring up to 4 large
boxes or bags of documents for shredding. Accepted items for electronic
recycling include cell phones, PC towers, and laptops. Printers and
computer monitors cannot be accepted.
2) Don’t fall
victim to the car wrap scam involving Dr. Pepper’s name. A local
consumer was contacted by “Dr. Pepper” to wrap his vehicle in an
advertisement for them. He also received a check with instructions to wire
money to the “car wrap” company for the wrap.
3) Watch out for
the reshipment scam! This work-from-home opportunity claims to be
with Amazon and promises high income for little work, just simply repackage
products and mail them. You may be handling stolen goods or opening
yourself up to identity theft!
4) Does the number
on your caller ID look familiar? It’s probably not someone you know but a
case of neighbor spoofing. Scammers are using your area code and first
three digits of your phone number in hopes you will pick up the phone.
5) Don’t worry –
your Gmail account is NOT being shut down. This scam email is
targeting Gmail users and threatening to shut down their accounts unless
they click on a link and provide personal information, like their Gmail
password or social security number.
6) Local consumers
are receiving phone calls from “insurance companies” offering lower
rates on their car insurance. Scammers claim they can save you hundreds on
your insurance, but first they need your personal information, like your
social security number. Don’t fall for it!
7) Don’t fall for phony
Facebook posts! Whether it’s a dozen free doughnuts or $150 off your
next in-store purchase, many of these “coupons” are NOT from the real
companies. Instead of a deal, you may be giving a scammer personal
information.
8) If you’re
looking for a house or apartment to rent, beware of rental scams. A
local consumer lost $100 deposit on a property that wasn’t even available
for rent or purchase. Always be cautious if the “owner” wants you to put
down a deposit immediately.
9) Be on the
lookout for fly-by-night contractors. Someone may offer to give you
an energy audit, clean your gutters, or pave your driveway for a low price
since they already have work to do in the neighborhood. They ask for the
money up-front and perform shoddy work or just run. Check out companies at
bbb.org
first.
10) If you received
an email from your IT Department about an “urgent system update,”
don’t click on any links! A BBB employee received an email to download a
security update immediately or their account would be disabled. Never
click on links from someone you don’t know.
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