Louisville Parks and Recreation will be hosting seven open
house-style public meetings. The meetings will not necessarily focus on a particular topic but will
give the public an opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns. All
meetings will be held from 6-7:30 p.m.
•Thursday,
September 20-Central Government Center, 7201 Outer Loop, 40228
•Thursday,
October 11-East Government Center, 200 Juneau Drive, 40243
•Thursday,
October 25-Berrytown Recreation Center, 1300 Heafer Road, 40223
•Thursday,
November 8-Molly Leonard Portland Community Center, 640 N. 27th Street, 40212
•Thursday,
November 29-Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Highway, 40258
•Thursday,
December 13-Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center, 201 Reservoir Avenue, 40206

Volunteers needed to deliver a hot lunchtime meal to seniors within our area, between 10am – 12:00noon. A weekly commitment of approximately 2hrs is desired. We will train and supply equipment for your use.Must provide your own transportation.For more information, please contact
Tiffany Woodson @ 502-574-6420 or
tiffany.woodson@louisvilleky.gov
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To the Adjoining Property Owners, Neighborhood Group Representatives expressing interest in this area and Metro Council Jessica Green for District 1:
Everett R. Bradford Jr. plans to submit a development proposal to convert 2638 Virginia Ave. Louisville, Ky. 40211 from the existing single-family residential to Transitional Housing.
In accordance with the procedures of Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services, we have been directed to invite you to discuss the proposal before an application can be filed. This will be an informal meeting to give you the opportunity to review the proposal plan and discuss the proposal; this meeting will be held in addition to the established public meeting procedures of the Planning Commission and/or the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
The meeting to discuss the development proposal will be held on:
9/20/2018, at 6:00 P.M.
Shiloh Baptist Church
1349 Catalpa Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40211
At this meeting, Latonya Smith or representative will explain the proposal and then discuss any concerns you have. We encourage you to attend this meeting and share your thoughts.
 The Sickle Cell Association of Kentuckiana (SCAK) will host its 8th Annual Sickle Cell Anemia Gala on September 22, 2018, at the Galt House Waterford Room, 25th Floor, the Rivue Tower. This black-tie event will feature Bennie Smith III on Saxophone, accompanied by Alysha Ashley on vocals. There will be a plated dinner, DJ, dancing, and a silent auction. The mistress of ceremony will be none other than yours truly Chea K. Woolfolk. Tickets are $65.00 each, $120.00 per couple and $600.00 per table of 10. Come enjoy 'A Night At The Oscars.' Sponsorship is encouraged, and the packet is attached. For more information contact: Rebecca Seavers - (502)338-0102 or the website: www.thescak.org. See you at the Oscars.
 Tuesdays, Now through Oct. 2, Healthier Meals, Healthier Me Class at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Located at 1000 Neighborhood Place. Registrations is required by calling 772-8588. 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.
Sept. 6, Basic Diabetes Self-Management Class at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Located at 3610 Bohne Ave. Registration are required by calling 574-6663. Whether you are recently diagnosed or have had diabetes for years and need a refresher, this session is for you. Topics include what diabetes is and is not, glucose monitoring, problem solving, healthy eating, medication management, sick day management, healthy exercise, goal setting, and more. Sponsored by Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness.
Sept. 6 and 10, Sodexo Hiring Opportunities at two locations Sodexo, a food-service agency, will provide on-the-spot interviews for positions with Jewish Hospital, Our Lady of Peace and University of Louisville Hospital. Bring your resume and be prepared for an interview. This is one of Sodexo’s busiest hiring seasons. Stop by if you are looking for employment that can lead to a full-time or part-time position.
- Sept. 6, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Road (T.J. Middle School in the W.D. Bruce Building – door #24), 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call 313-4700 for more information
- Sept. 10, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sept 6, A Healthy Journey for Two Educational Baby Shower at First Neighborhood Place, 1 - 3 p.m. Located at 1503 Rangeland Rd. A Healthy Journey for Two is an educational baby shower open to any expectant mothers. Contact Mendy Mason at 341-5400 to register and for more information. The class will include a range of information and resources, as well as free baby items, gift cards, prizes, and snacks. Hosted by Seven Counties and KIDSNow. Fathers are welcome but must be registered.
Mondays - Thursdays, YMCA’s “Caring and Learning with Me” program at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Located at 1503 Rangeland Rd., side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Call Keyonna Humphrey at 974-8457 for more information and to register. 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.
Sept 10, 12, 17, 20 and 28, Passport Health Care Community Engagement at multiple locations 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.
- Sept, 10 and 17, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd (door #16) side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Call (502) 212-6677 for more information.
- Sept. 12, Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Ave., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Call 485-6710 for more information.
- Sept. 20, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 1 – 2 p.m. Call 313-4635 for more information.
- Sept. 28, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 2 - 3 p.m.
Tuesdays, Sept. 11 – Oct., 2, Learn Mindfulness Workshop at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1 – 2 p.m. Located at 1000 Neighborhood Place. For more information or registration call Polly Mayer at 363-1483. 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.
Sept. 11, Free Blood Pressure Screenings at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Located at 3610 Bohne Ave. Call 485-6145 for more information. Louisville Metro Health and Wellness health educators will provide free blood pressure screenings and health information.
Sept. 11, Foster Parent Recruitment Meeting at First Neighborhood Place, 6 – 8 p.m. Located at 1503 Rangeland Rd., side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Call 595-5437 (KIDS) for more information. Detailed information will be provided on the requirements and process of how to become a foster or adoptive parent. Information such as an explanation of foster care, special needs adoption, and information on foster parent training classes will be provided. Sponsored by Kentucky Foster Care and the training classes will be provided. Sponsored by Kentucky Foster Care and the Special Needs Adoption Program.
Zumba®
Fitness Class
Zumba® Fitness is an
aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin
American dance and performed primarily to Latin American dance music. The Office
of Multicultural Ministry’s Catholic Enrichment Center located at 3146
West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211 is offering 2 B.A.D. Zumba® with
Jess! on Tuesday
& Thursday at 6:00 p.m. with licensed Zumba® Fitness Instructor Jessica
of 2 B.A.D. Fitness. Cost: 1st
class is free; $3.00 per class after that; punch cards will be available for 10
classes for $25.00. Please wear comfortable, light exercise clothing and shoes
that offer stability and cushion. Bring a water bottle for rehydration. For
more details call the center at 502.776.0262 or Jessica at 502.656.2384. This
program is a collaborative effort between 2 B.A.D. Fitness and the Catholic Enrichment Center of the
Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry.
Our Lady of Cobre Celebration
The Archdiocese of
Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry will celebrate the feast day of
Our Lady of Mercy of Cobre on Sunday, September 9, 2018, 1:00 p.m. at St. Rita
Catholic Church, 8709 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40219. Archbishop Joseph
E. Kurtz, D.D. will celebrate the feast day with a Holy Mass. Our Lady of Cobre,
also known as Our Lady of Charity is the patroness of Cuba. Our Lady of Cobre was declared the patroness of Cuba by Pope
Benedict XV in 1916 and solemnly crowned in the Eucharistic Congress held in Santiago
de Cuba in 1936. Pope Paul VI raised her sanctuary to the category of
Basilica in 1977.
For further details, call the Office of Multicultural Ministry at 502.471.2146.
CEC Open House
Have
you ever wondered what goes on in that building located at 3146 West Broadway?
Has anyone ever asked you where they might be able to find tutoring programs, exercise
classes, or a Dare to Care Food Pantry in the community? Well wonder no more!! The
Office of Multicultural Ministry’s Catholic Enrichment Center will host an Open
House on Tuesday, September 11, 2018
from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. to
answer these questions and more. If you are interested in hearing all about
what gives life to the CEC, join us for a showcase of the various programs and
activities that are offered to the community throughout the year. The center is
located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211. For more information,
please call the center at 502.776.0262.
Introduction &
Intermediate Computer Classes
The Office
of Multicultural Ministry’s Catholic
Enrichment Center will offer introduction and intermediate computer classes for
the general public. Learn computer skills at your own speed, whether you
need assistance with email (electronic mail), the Internet, basic typing, or
Microsoft Word. “Introduction to Computers (Keyboarding)” will take place on
Monday afternoons (September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2018) from
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and “Intermediate Computer Techniques (Intro to Microsoft
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Publisher)” will take place on Tuesday
afternoons (September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2018) from 5:00 p.m.
- 6:30 p.m. All are welcome! The cost is $20.00 for each six-week course. The
Center is located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY. For further details or
to register, please call 502.776.0262. Space is limited!!
Level I Spanish Classes
The Office of Multicultural Ministry will offer Basic Level I
Spanish Classes for persons wishing to communicate and become more involved
with the Hispanic community in their parishes. There will be ten classes in
total designed to prepare students to engage in basic conversational Spanish.
The classes will take on Mondays, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. starting on October
8, 2018 through December 10, 2018 at the Maloney Center, 1200 South Shelby
Street, Louisville, KY 40203. The class dates are: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5,
11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, and 12/10/2018. A minimum of five students are
necessary for the course to take place. The fee is $70.00 which includes a book
and other materials. For further details or to register for the course, please
call the Office of Multicultural Ministry at (502)636-0296. The deadline for
registration is October 1, 2018.
Enhanced After School Tutoring Program & Cultural
Institute
Our
students are coming home these days with more questions, fewer books and the
achievement gap continues to increase. The Office of Multicultural Ministry’s Catholic
Enrichment Center is offering homework assistance and basic academic review for
students in grades K-12 to assist in bridging that gap. The Enhanced After
School Tutoring Program will start on Monday, September 24, 2018. Students will
be exposed to alternative learning exercises provided by experienced educators.
The Cultural Institute will be offered again this year. The daily tutoring
sessions are by appointment only and must be scheduled in advance. The program
cost is $20 per month per child. Contact the CEC at 502.776.0262 for additional
information and to schedule your child. Volunteers are always welcome to assist
with providing tutoring! The center is located at 3146 West Broadway,
Louisville, KY 40211.
33rd Annual African American Catholic Day
of Reflection
The Archdiocese of
Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry and its African American Catholic
Ministry will host its 33rd Annual African American Catholic Day of
Reflection on Saturday, September 29, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the
Catholic Enrichment Center, 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211. The theme
is “Intentional Missionary Discipleship”. Some of the workshop presenters
include Rev. Maurice Emelu – Keynote Speaker, Dr. Veronica Morgan-Lee, Deacon
Royce Winters, Ms. Pam Harris, Deacon James Turner, Mr. Tristan Evans, Mrs. M.
Annette Mandley-Turner, Mr. Mario Dance, Ms. Charmein Weathers, and more. This
event is an implementation of the National Black Catholic Pastoral Plan and the
archdiocesan Strategic Plan. Registration for adults is $30.00 and for youth
(grades 1-12) is $15.00. Lunch is included. After September 19, 2018, adult
registration will be $40.00 and youth $20.00. Each parish is invited to send at
least 40 participants including a youth delegation, young adult delegation,
pastor/deacon, parish leadership team members, and anyone else excited to celebrate
the gifts of the African American Catholic community. For further details or to
register, please call the Office of Multicultural Ministry at 502.471.2146.
5th Hispanic Encuentro
The Archdiocese of
Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry and its Hispanic Ministry will
host its 5th Hispanic Encuentro on Saturday, October 6, 2018, 8:15
a.m. at St. John Paul II Catholic Church…Goldsmith Lane Campus (formerly St.
Pius X Catholic Church), 3521 Goldsmith Lane, Louisville, KY. The theme is “Missionary
Disciples”. Mass with Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, D. D. as the presider,
confession, workshops, lunch, and prayer are included. The cost is $25 for young
adults and adults; $10.00 for high school and middle school youth; and $5.00
for children pre-K to 5th grade. Teens in middle and high school
will need to bring their cell phone. The day will start with the celebration of
Mass. For further details, please call the Office of Multicultural Ministry at
502.471.2277.
Family Health Fair
The Office of Multicultural Ministry’s Catholic Enrichment Center will
host its annual Family Health Fair on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 10:00
a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211. Join us for a fun
and healthy experience that will include free health screenings, healthy living
tips, safety information, and much more. Blood pressure screenings, diabetes &
HIV testing, sickle cell disease info and screening, healthy food demos & tasting,
and more will be offered by local healthcare providers. For more information,
please call the Catholic Enrichment Center at 502.776.0262. This event is in partnership with the Pi Lambda Omega
Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Northwest AHEC (Area Health
Education Centers), and Beautiful Women of Quality, Inc |