Help 1,800 children and parents enjoy Thanksgiving dinner this year with SEAM

As the cost of living keeps on going up, paychecks stay the same or go down. Hard working families find it difficult to make ends meet. Share the joy and blessing of Thanksgiving with 400 families in your neighborhood today by: Collecting the food items below Donating money to go towards food  Sharing with others that want to end the suffering of hunger in our community Fruit, cranberry sauce, dressing, mac and cheese, sugar, sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, Jello, rolls, margarine, pie (non-frozen), fresh white potatoes, and onions. Food donations may be delivered to SEAM weekdays between 9 a.m. and noon. Deliveries of large donations may schedule with seamexdir@gmail.com or by calling 500-6697. Volunteer opportunities available in the food room, front office, special events, fundraisers and more. Contact the executive director at the above email or phone number to volunteer.

Register to vote by October 9

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.    In-house Voting Dates Monday – Friday  September 24 to November 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays  October 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exercise your right to register and vote this fall!

Reminder about 311

If you have a complaint or need a service call, please use MetroCall 311. You'll receive a service request number that will help the District 10 office assist you. Using 311 is also important because it creates a record of calls. Email metrocall@louisvilleky.gov, or go to www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall where you can chat live with Metrocall, fill out an online 311 form, or download the free mobile 311 application. On twitter, @LouMetro311, or dial 311 or 574-5000.

District 10 events

September 22 - Flutterfest at the Louisville Zoo

Flutterfest, the kickoff to the Butterflies 'n' Blooms exhibit, is scheduled for September 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The weather forecast for Flutter Fest is being monitored by the Zoo. Inclement weather may result in altered times for Flutter Fest activities and the monarch butterfly release. Please check here for the the latest details and changes.

September 22 - Schnitzelburg Farmers Market

The Schnitzelburg Farmers Market is every Saturday, rain or shine, at Amvets Post 9, 1567 South Shelby Street from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

September 25 - Neighbor Walk with LMPD's Sixth Division at George Rogers Clark Park

A neighbor walk is scheduled for Tuesday, September 25 with LMPD's Sixth Division at George Rogers Clark Park. Join your neighbors and Major Bogan and other LMPD Sixth Division officers at the park lodge at 6 p.m LMPD's walks have been a great opportunity for residents to meet officers in a relaxed, peaceful atmosphere. The walks have also been great opportunities for neighbors to get out and meet other neighbors.

September 29 - Stampede at the Zoo for VIPS

A District 10 neighbor, Visually Impaired Preschool Services, or VIPS, will hold a major fundraiser September 29 with the Stampede at the Zoo. Officially known as the Dr. Mark Lynn & Associates Stampede for VIPS 5K Run/Walk, the event brings VIPS families together with the community to raise funds and awareness of VIPS. This includes the families of former and current VIPS students.

Contact Dani Harper, dharper@vips.org or call 498-2926, to get started. She'll help you set up your own fundraising page to share on social media.

Participants should arrive at the Zoo no later than 7:30 a.m., as the Zoo parking lot will close at that time for race course setup. The 5K Run begins at 8 a.m. and the One Mile Family Walk starts at 8:03 a.m. Kids' activities start at 9 a.m.

Louisville Nature Center events

September 22 - Heartsaver CPR/AED & First Aid Certification Class at the Louisville Nature Center

The Louisville Nature Center is offering two-year CPR/AED & First Aid Certification for ages 12 and up. Approximate class length is five hours. Cost is $70 for members, and $80 for non-members. A class will be September 22. You can also schedule a class to be done at your location. Please contact Tank Percentie at the Louisville Nature Center at 458-1328 for more information or to register.

September 29 - Saturdays are WILD program Give your preschooler a "Wild Start" by participating in the Louisville Nature Center Saturdays are WILD Program. You and your preschooler will participate in hands on developmentally appropriate activities that ignite creativity and play. The program is for children ages 3 to 7 and is from 10 to 11 a.m., costs $7 per child, and registration is required.

October 6 - next monthly Parent's Night Out Enjoy a few hours without the kids - shop, see a movie, or enjoy a quiet dinner. Your kids will enjoy playing nature games, crafting, visiting the bird blind, and hiking. Dinner will be provided. Kids 6 to 12 are eligible. Parent's Nights Out will be: Saturday, October 6, Friday, November 9, and Friday, December 7 Nights Out will be from 6 to 10 p.m., and space is limited. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Registration and prepayment are required by the Wednesday before each event. Call 458-1328 for more information.

October 9, November 5 and 6 - Out of School Day Camps

When JCPS is closed, LNC has a camp for your kids. They will get a healthy dose of Vitamin N (N for Nature) while they are out of school. Pack their lunch and let them play nature games, hike through the preserve, make arts and crafts and meet the critters who live at the Louisville Nature Center.  This camp is for kids ages 6 to 10 and space is limited so register early. Admission is $40 per day.

September 30 - Free Community Health and Safety Fair at St. Stephen Martyr Activity Center

A free Community Health and Safety Fair will be Sunday, September 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Stephen Martyr"s Activity Center at 2931 Pindell Avenue. 50 to 60 booths will offer flu shots, bone density and blood pressure checks, and Waterstep will be accepting new and used shoe donations.

There will be a tornado simulator, cooking demonstrations, orthodontist, chiropractor, Kids Zone with duck pond & snow cones, giveaways, door prizes and free refreshments and many more health screenings & information for all ages. Expired medication disposal will be available. Admission is free, but canned goods donations for St. Vincent DePaul are appreciated. For more information call the SSM Parish Nurse's office & leave a message: 635-4415 or email parishnurses@ssmartyr.org.

October 1 - deadline for nominations for #1 Citizen Dinner

Who is Schnitzelburg's #1 Citizen? Each year, members of the community honor a person who has provided outstanding service to the Schnitzelburg community. A subcommittee of the Schnitzelburg Area Community Council reviews the nominations and determines the winner for that year.

This tradition began more than 50 years ago. The first #1 Citizen, Kenny Schmied, quietly served Schnitzelburg each day, whether out in the street or in church, without asking for thanks or recognition. He did these things simply because he loved “ole Schnitzelburg.” Using Kenny as inspiration, a group of Schnitzelburgers decided to annually recognize one selfless individual.

Traditionally, a German style dinner is served, local dignitaries attend, and the #1 Citizen is honored with a certificate, a personalized Louisville Slugger baseball bat, and a personalized jacket.

The #1 Citizen Dinner is November 8 at St. Elizabeth's cafeteria from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and will be available at Hauck's Handy Store, at all upcoming SACC General Meetings, and at the door the night of the event.

Click here for an online nomination form.

October 3 - Coffee with a Cop

The next Coffee with a Cop will be Wednesday, October 3 at Heine Brothers' Coffee at 822 Eastern Parkway from 8 to 10 a.m. Join Fourth Division District Resource Officer Jessica Morrison and other LMPD officers for this gathering, which is on National Coffee with a Cop Day.

October 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, and 25-28 - The World's Largest Halloween Party at the Louisville Zoo

It's delightful, not frightful!

If scary is no fun for your little ones, then don’t miss the sweetest party in town. Enjoy your Louisville Zoo magically transformed into a living storybook with costumed characters and trick-or-treating throughout the Zoo for kids 11 and under.

Councilman Mulvihill supports the Halloween Party every year, and we again have parking passes and tickets to give away to District 10 residents, while supplies last.

Email Sara.Feltner@Louisvilleky.gov with your name, mailing address, phone number, and the number of tickets you're requesting (up to four per entry). The tickets and passes will be given out on a first-emailed, first served basis.

October 8 - Candidate Forum for JCPS District 6 School Board 

October 8 - Flying Out Loud Monthly Poetry and Personal Narrative Reading Series

Louisville Metro news

Sidewalk trees are citizens' responsibility

Maintenance of public trees alongside private property in Louisville is the responsibility of the abutting property owners under the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances. A 2017 update to LMCO Chapter 102 requires a permit from the Division of Community Forestry within the Office of Sustainability/Develop Louisville before pruning, removing, or replacing these public trees. There is no charge for the permits, but the proposed activities must conform to policies established by the Division. The removal of a Public Tree must also include a replacement. Permits are not required for routine watering, mulching or the pruning of limbs (based on Division standards) narrower than four inches in diameter and less than seven feet above the ground that are obstructing pedestrian traffic. Additional information about the Division’s public tree standards and permitting process can be found on the Division’s webpage. You may also contact the Division of Community Forestry at 574-3927.

Volunteers needed for Meals on Wheels

More than 60 meals are delivered to homebound seniors in South Louisville every day. But they need more volunteers. The meals are sorted and picked up at Beechmont Community Center, and volunteers are responsible for delivering the meals to seniors in need. These volunteers, who may be the only people the elderly clients see regularly, support good nutritional health but also promote their independence and well-being. To volunteer, contact South Louisville Community Ministries at 361-7763. South Louisville Community Ministries offers other programs like food pantry services, emergency funds for life's necessities, donations of baby supplies and vouchers for clothing and furniture. Last year they distributed more than 100 tons of food to neighbors in need.

LMAS Pets of the Week

Danno is a patiently waiting to be adopted into a forever home! This three-month-old, black and white kitten enjoys watching all the activity inside the Pussycat Lounge at Animal House Adoption Center. He’s a friendly kitten who managed to become separated from his mama before a kind woman brought him to the LMAS shelter. You can adopt Danno, or any kitten at Animal House for a $50 donation to the Pay It Forward program. Danno is already neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. Visit Animal House, 3516 Newburg Road, Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Questions? Email us at animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov, or call 473-PETS!

Tres is as sweet as can be and one of the cutest Beagle-mixes you’ll ever meet! She may be 12 years old but still has plenty of spunk and is a happy girl! Tres knows some commands, is housetrained and treat-motivated! Tres usually has a smile for everyone she meets but she’s grown tired of the shelter. She would be great in a home as the only dog or with another dog that is laid back. Tres’ adoption fee is waived, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. To meet Tres, visit Animal House, 3516 Newburg Road, Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Questions? Email us at animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov, or call 473-PETS!

Louisville Metro events

September 22 - Train Day free event

September 22 - International Fair

Celebrate Louisville's cultural diversity at the South Central Regional Library with live music, dance, crafts, activities, discussions and more. The International Fair will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 22. 

September 22 and 23 - Bourbon and Beyond

September 23 - Walk to Make a Difference/Dare to Care Hunger Walk

October 5 and 6 - Canoemobile

Wednesdays - Community Yoga at the Healthy House

September programs at Highlands-Shelby Park Library

Children's programs include WAGS at the Lbrary, where kids may read aloud to a certified therapy or comfort dog, or Sensory Friendly Storytime, for families with children ages 3 and up with autism spectrum disorders or other sensory integration issues.

Teen programs at Highlands-Shelby Park Library include Homeschool Social Club, Monday Cram Session, Programs for adults include Fiction Book Club, Nonfiction Book Club, Adult Coloring as Art, and more. For details visit www.lfpl.org/events. To sign up, call 574-1672.

Learn mindfulness training, healthy cooking and more at your Neighborhood Place in September

Neighborhood Place partners offer a variety of health-focused events and services in September including a healthy cooking class and an opportunity to learn Mindfulness techniques.

Tuesdays, now through October 2, Healthier Meals, Healthier Me Class at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come and learn more about healthy eating, meal planning on a budget and more. Persons can still attend without a reservation, but will not be able to earn a slow-cooker. Registration is required by calling 772-8588. Mondays and Thursdays, YMCA’s “Caring and Learning with Me” program at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 1503 Rangeland Road, side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 10 a.m. to noon This free program provides a wonderful learning environment for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers, focusing on play and exploration. The adult caregiver is required to attend with the child/ren and you may also bring other children ages (0-2). Sponsored by the YMCA with support from First Neighborhood Place. Call Keyonna Humphrey at 974-8457 for more information and to register.

September 28, Passport Health Care Community Engagement South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Avenue, 2 to 3 p.m. Passport Members are invited to join with representatives from Passport Health Care for one-on-one consultations to discuss plan benefits and options. This is a great opportunity as Passport aims to raise awareness and educate the community about the Passport Health Plan mission. Passport members will receive a $10 retail gift card for attending.

Tuesdays, September 11 to October, 2, Learn Mindfulness Workshop at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 1 to 2 p.m. Four, one-hour classes that will help you gain insights and techniques to build your own meditation practice, discover your interior stillness, and learn positive coping skills rooted in kindness and compassion. Classes are offered by the Passionist Earth and Spirit Center and the Mindfulness Mentors. For more information or registration call Polly Mayer at 363-1483.

About Neighborhood Place
Louisville’s Neighborhood Place -- a partnership of Louisville Metro Government (including the Office of Resilience and Community Services, and Public Health and Wellness), Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Centerstone (formerly Seven Counties Services) -- provides community-based centers which bring together health care, education, employment and social services at eight locations across the community. To find a Neighborhood Place in your neighborhood, please call Metro Call at 311.

News you can use

September 27 - Public meeting to review a proposed zoning change for 1039 Ash Street

A review of a proposed change in zoning from R-5, single family residential, to C-1 commercial, for a proposed restaurant with conditional use permit for outdoor alcohol sales will be Thursday, September 27. The subject property is 1039 Ash Street, and the case number is 18ZONE043.

The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. and continue until all cases are heard.

October 1 - Public hearing to review a variance at 4 Caledonia Avenue

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a review for a variance to allow a structure to exceed the required maximum infill front yard setback at 4 Caledonia Avenue.

The hearing will be Monday, October 1 at the Old Jail Auditorium at 514 W. Liberty Street. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. and continue until all cases are heard. The case number is 18VARIANCE1039.

October 1 - Public hearing for a conditional use permit for 1134-1136 Reutlinger

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a hearing for a Conditional Use Permit request for off-street parking for 1134-1136 Reutlinger Avenue.

The hearing will be Monday, October 1 at the Old Jail Auditorium at 514 W. Liberty Street. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. and continue until all cases are heard. The case number is 18CUP1074.

October 1 - Public hearing for a conditional use permit for 1031 Goss Avenue

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for outdoor alcohol sales, with associated waivers and variances for a parking area, for 1031 Goss Avenue.

The hearing will be Monday, October 1 at the Old Jail Auditorium at 514 W. Liberty Street. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. and continue until all cases are heard. The case number is 18CUP1089.

October 1 - Public meeting to review a conditional use permit for 1609 Poplar Level Road

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a hearing for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a private institutional use in an R-5 zoning district at 1609 Poplar Level Road. This is for the proposed St. Xavier media center expansion.

The hearing will be Monday, October 1 at the Old Jail Auditorium at 514 W. Liberty Street. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. and continue until all cases are heard. The case number is 18CUP1080.

ABC ad for an NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage Drink License at 3021 Poplar Level Road

 An advertisement for an NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage Drink License ran in the Courier-Journal August 29 for Qdoba Restaurant Corporation, DBA/ Qdoba Mexican Eats, 3021 Poplar Level Road. The ad indicates that two additional Qdoba locations, at 40559 Summit Plaza Drive, Suite D400 and 1500 Bardstown Road, Bldg. 600 are applying for malt beverage licenses.

Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1003 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601-8400, within 30 days of the date of this legal publication.

Notice of Proposed Development Plan including proposed demolition of an historic structure at 1136 Reutlinger Avenue

The Office of Planning and Design Service has received a development plan proposing demolition for 1136 Reutlinger Avenue. The case number is 18CUP1074. This property is listed or potentially eligible for listing in The National Register of Historic Places. Per LMCO (150.110), this notice is required since the referenced development plan includes a proposed demolition of an historic structure. Any potential petition requesting designation of Historic Buildings or Structures under LMCO32.260 shall be limited to this 30-day notice period. This notice period ends on September 28. For additional information regarding this application visit the website: http://portal.louisvilleky.gov/codesandregs/mainsearch or contact Cynthia Johnson Elmore, Metro Historic Preservation Officer at 574-2868.

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

17CUP1109 for 1316 Lydia Street, case manager Beth Jones. A Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Apartment in the R-5 zoning district. 

18CUP1070 for 2208 Beargrass Avenue, a modified conditional use permit to allow the installation of a fence along Beargrass Avenue, parking and temporary storage of vehicles and to allow an increase in the parking area on .603 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

18CUP1074 for Bradford Mills Lofts, 1134 Reutlinger Avenue, a conditional use permit for off-street parking on 2.43 acres in the OR3 & C-2 zoning districts. Case manager is Beth Jones. 

18CUP1080 for Saint Xavier Addition, 1609 Poplar Level Road, a conditional use permit for an addition to a private institution on 18.48 acres in the R5 zoning district. Case manager is Jon Crumbie. 

18CUP1082 for 4020 Poplar Level Parking Lot, a conditional use permit to allow a commercial parking lot on .52 acres in the OR1 zoning district. Case manager is Steve Hendrix.

18CUP1089 for 1031 Goss Avenue, a conditional use permit for outdoor alcohol sales on 0.6 acres in the C1 zoning district. Case manager is Beth Jones. 

17ZONE1062 for 4804 E. Indian Trail, to rezone 7.9 acres of property an R-5, single family subdivision and a prayer hall. (This property is in District 2, but across the street from District 10). Case manager is Joel Dock. 

18ZONE1007 for 1127 Goss Avenue, change in zoning request from R-5 to R-6 on 0.2096 acres. Case manager is Laura Mattingly. 

18ZONE1016 for 4141 Bardstown Road, a change of zoning request from R-4 to C-2 on 0.2 acres for a 5400 sf commercial building with a parking lot. Case manager is Laura Mattingly. 

18ZONE1017 for 1137 Mulberry Street, a change in zoning from R5 to CN for a proposed 3,170 sq ft 3 story mixed use building on .11030 acres. 

18ZONE1034 for 4310 Bishop Lane. The applicant seeks to rezone from OR3 and C1 to C2 on 1.01 acres for proposed contractors shops. Case manager is Laura Mattingly. 

18ZONE1043 for 1037 Ash Street, a change in zoning from R5 to C2 for a proposed restaurant in an existing building on .1190 acres. Case manager is Joel Dock. 

18MINORPLAT1037 for Thomas Carwash Buechel, 4139 Bardstown Road, case manager Chastity White. A minor subdivision plat to shift the building limit line on 0.66 acres in the C-2 zoning district.

18MINORPLAT1040 for 4103 Lee Avenue, case manager Chastity White. A minor subdivision plat to create 2 lots from 3 and shift property lines on .37 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

18MINORPLAT1074 for 4600 Jennings Lane. The applicant seeks to create two tracts from 1 on 0.105 acres in the M-3 zoning district.

18VARIANCE1019 for Hometown Brewery, 4031 Preston Highway. A review of a variance to encroach into front and side street side yards for a building addition. 

18DEVPLAN1028 for Hometown Brewery, 4031 Preston Highway. A review of a Revised District Development Plan to add a micro-brewery to an existing restaurant. Case manager is Jay Luckett. 

18DEVPLAN1138 for Speedway, 4239 Poplar Level Road, a Category 2B Plan for construction of a 4600 sf commercial building and 4700 sf canopy on 1.22 acres in the C1 zoning district. Waivers for interior landscape requirement, to reduce the Landscape Buffer Area and to omit the window and façade requirements. Variances for encroachment into front setback and sign to exceed the permitted height and area.

18WAIVER1028 for Oscars Hardware, 1515 S Shelby Street, a waiver to not provide the 3’ masonry wall and to allow a 42'' raw iron aluminum fence on 0.64 acres in  the C-1/C-2 zoning district. Case manager is Jay Luckett.

Short term rental cases

18CUP1025 for 1527 Lincoln Avenue, case manager Dante St. Germain. A conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental in the R-5 zoning district.

18CUP1123 for 844 Melford Avenue, case manager Christopher French. A conditional use permit for a non primary residence short term rental on 0.129 acres in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1125 for 1227 Wolfe Avenue, case manager is Jon Crumbie. A conditional use permit for a short term rental in a non primary residence on .1436 acres in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1130 for 3762 Illinois Avenue, case manager is Steve Hendrix. A Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental of a non-primary residence in the R-5 zoning district.

18CUP1131 for 4261 Regina Avenue, case manager is Steve Hendrix. Conditional use permit for short term rental of a non-primary residence on .22 acres in the R4 zoning district.

To learn more about Planning and Design Services, click here.

Reminders from Solid Waste Management Services: 

With so much infrastructure work and utility construction going on throughout District 10, garbage and recycle pick-up may interrupted or delayed. Solid Waste Management Services is making every effort to get to every street during this period.

If you're renovating or remodeling, have a plan for disposing of the resulting debris. Construction and demolition debris in Louisville garbage and junk pickup collection is prohibited by ordinance. Collection crews have recently been reminded to enforce the ordinance consistently.  Options for disposal of construction and demolition debris include taking it to the Waste Reduction Center on Meriwether Avenue. Fees are variable depending on volume. More information and a fee schedule are available here. Or consider hiring a hauling company or rent a dumpster.

RecycleCoach app will help Louisville Metro customers with collection reminders, recycling information and more

The new RecycleCoach app features notifications about garbage, recycling, bulk waste, and yard waste collection services.  RecycleCoach will help Solid Waste Management Services communicate better by sending special messages such as bulk waste rule reminders or suspension of services for yard waste, etc. The app also has a “what goes where” feature to allow a person to input a certain item to get information on disposal or recycling.  Download from the App Store or Google Play.

Beginning July 14, 2018, the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) will investigate and impose fines on anyone who comes into contact with an underground natural gas line while digging without having contacted 811 to have the lines located before digging. Contact 811 (call 8-1-1 or submit an online locate request at 811.com) before you dig and make sure that anyone doing excavation on your behalf contacts 811 two working days before they start. For more information, please visit lge-ku.com/safety/digging.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers help by phone, text or chat

Additional resources for veterans

Some offices and VA hospitals offer a "Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program" that includes treatment methods including acupuncture, tai chi, and meditation instead of opioids, and they work with the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, Press 1) to provide support and treatment for PTSD and depression, the leading cause of suicide for veterans. Additional references for VA material and assistance: www.vetcenter.va.gov or 1-877-WAR-VETS or (lifestyle changes for better health) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX9fLXrF4fA  There is also a link for sexual trauma: https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/Military_Sexual_Trauma.asp

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

From the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-TALK or go to https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ to live chat.

Lend a hand with Volunteers of America

Volunteers of America offers many opportunities to make a difference in the lives of the individuals VOA serves. Choose an individual or group volunteer opportunity or suggest your own project. For more information, please visit https://www.voamid.org/volunteer or contact Gema Moreno at GemaM@voamid.org or 636-4664.

Hosparus seeks volunteers in District 10

Treebates! Purchase a shade tree and get a rebate

TreesLouisville is offering a tree rebate. Those who purchase a shade tree can receive up to 40 percent off the purchase price. This is an initiative between TreesLouisville and Louisville Metro Division of Community Forestry to grow our tree canopy.  Trees are beneficial: a yard tree can boost property value up to $10,000, and trees can help lower heating & cooling bills. Louisville is the fastest warming urban heat island in the country; trees and shade help keep our city cool, improve air quality, and make for beautiful, safer neighborhoods. For more information, go to https://treeslouisville.org/rebate/

Metro Emergency Repair Program

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 574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-rudy@louisvilleky.gov.

It's street sweeper time again - get text alerts and avoid a ticket

Don't get caught by surprise and ticketed or towed when the sweepers come to your street. Sign up to get text or email alerts when the sweepers are coming.

Just click on the Services Near Me icon seen above on the Louisvilleky.gov webpage, type in your address, and you're on your way. While you're there you can also find the date of your next junk collection and sign up to be reminded. More about street sweeping.

Question or problem? Contact MetroCall 311

If you wish to make a MetroCall 311 request, please use the following contacts. You'll receive a service request number that will help the District 10 office assist you.  You can contact MetroCall 311:  - Email metrocall@louisvilleky.gov - Visit www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall where you can chat live with Metrocall fill out an online form for a 311 service request download the free mobile 311 application  - Tweet @LouMetro311  - Call 3-1-1 or 502-574-5000

Take a video visit to Louisville Metro's award-winning website

For a tour of Louisville Metro's award-winning website, watch this video: https://youtu.be/S3_DVs90hP0  The brief video highlights just ten of the useful tools available at www.louisvilleky.gov.

 New LouieConnect site connects people to help

Louisville non-profits have launched a new website to help connect people in need of food, shelter and more. Metro United Way and the Family Scholar House partnered to create LouieConnect, modeling it on a similar site created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When someone uses LouieConnect, the web-based app asks for basic information and then lists applicable resources nearby — from food pantries to shelters to career centers to financial literacy programs.

Discounted Recycle Carts still available for $28 for District 10 residents - in 95-gallon or 64 gallon size

Kentucky's Republican-dominated legislature voted to impose sales taxes on services on April 2. Now, services such as landscaping, janitorial services, grooming for small pets, fitness centers, car repair and items sold by governments are subject to a six percent tax. 

This affects our discounted recycle cart program. The normal purchase price for the carts is $50, plus six percent sales tax, for a total cost of $53. 

Metro Council District 10 will continue to provide $25 towards the purchase of this cart. Constituents will be asked to pay the difference of $28 going forward. 

The discounted recycle cart program has been re-instituted by Councilman Mulvihill and now offers two sizes: the 95-gallon carts and smaller 64 gallon carts.  The photos at left show the sizes (64 gallon on the left).

The carts normally cost $50, but Councilman Mulvihill has made them available for residents of District 10 for a reduced cost of $28. Please call 574-1110 or email us for the form. The reduced cost recycle carts will be available on a first come first served basis until the funds are depleted. This offer is available to urban service district residents.

Sign up for LENSAlert (Smart911)

Click here to sign up for the LENSAlert (Louisville Emergency Notification System).  In addition to receiving notifications, individuals can create a Safety Profile for themselves and their household that can include any information they want 9-1-1 and first responders to have in the event of an emergency. When individuals make an emergency call, their Safety Profile is automatically displayed to the 9-1-1 call taker, allowing them to send the right responders to the right location with the right information. Information about medical history, allergies to medication, number of residents in a home and even a picture of the family dog can all be added to a Safety Profile.

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