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Councilwoman

Jessica Green 

jessica.green@louisvilleky.gov

 

 

Charles Weathers

Legislative Assistant

charles.weathers@louisvilleky.gov

 

City Hall Office

601 West Jefferson Street

Louisville, Kentucky 40202

(502) 574-1101

 



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Phone Numbers of Interest

Metro Call: 311 or 574-5000

Air Pollution: 574-6000

Animal Services: 363-6609 or 361-1318

Economic Development: 574-4140

Planning & Design Services: 574-6230

Community Services & Revitalization: 574-4377

Public Works: 574-5810

TARC: 585-1234

PARC: 569-6222

Legal Aid: 584-1254

IPL (Code Enforcement): 574-3321

Congressman John Yarmuth: 582-5129

Solid Waste Management (SWMS): 574-3571

Metro Parks: 456-8100

Metro Police: (Non Emergency)574-7111 or 574-2111

LMPD 2nd Division:574-2478

LMPD 3rd Division: 574-2135

Anonymous Tipline:574-LMPD (5673)

Metro Safe: 572-3460 or 574-7111

Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): 753-4888



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Neighborhood Meeting-Tonight!

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Dare to Care is working with Metro Louisville to relocate to the former Parkland Grocery Store at 1200 South 38th Street. Dare to Care plans to move its kitchen operations, administrative offices, and fundraising offices. To discuss Dare to Care's plans and get residents' input, Councilwoman Jessica Green is hosting a neighborhood meeting. Brian Riendeau, Dare to Care's Executive Director, will also be in attendance to detail the plan, listen to comments, and answer questions. Dinner will be provided by Dare to Care.


Community Wide Cleanup

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Halloween Events

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New Park Dedication

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Ambassador Institute

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EPA Meeting

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been conducting a research project to test new and advanced air toxics monitoring technology in Louisville's Rubbertown neighborhood. Funded via the EPA's Regional Applied Research Effort (RARE), the project aims to learn more about the technology in the hope that it can be used on widespread basis around the country. The APCD is assisting the EPA in siting and operating the various technologies being tested.
Please join us for project updates and discussion with the EPA research team

October 30, 2018
6:00-8:00 p.m.

Foster Traditional Academy
1404 South 41st Street
Louisville, KY 40211


Meals on Wheels- Volunteers needed

Louisville Metro residents not mulching autumn leaves into their lawns or using curbside collection will have the option to dispose of them at one of three drop-off sites beginning November 6.
Metro Public Works is offering a free leaf drop-off service November 6 through December 1. Drop-off will not be available on November 22 and 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only loose leaves will be accepted. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be disposed of off-site by residents. Locations and times are listed below.

Public Works Yard
10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)
Tuesday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Public Works East District Operations Center
595 Hubbards Lane
Tuesday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Public Works Waste Reduction Center
636 Meriwether Avenue
Tuesday – Friday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.


Doing Business With Your City

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New Rules for Dockless Vehicles

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Rules for riders and fleet operators of "dockless" vehicles
The age of dockless vehicles--bicycles and power assisted scooters that can be checked out from a fleet without human assistance or going to a docking station--has arrived in Louisville. These find-and-ride vehicles offer a fun and easy option for getting around the city. We've put together a set of common sense rules and recommendations for both riders and fleet operators. Here are some highlights:
Rider rules and recommendations
• Must ride in roadways, and in bike lanes or bike paths where available
• Must not ride on sidewalks except when leaving or accessing a parking location
• Keep to the right of the rightmost lane, except when making left turns
• Yield to pedestrians
• Offer the right of way to bicycles in bike lanes
• Obey all traffic laws
• When parking, do not obstruct walking area of sidewalk or block building entrances
• Wear a helmet
Fleet rules and recommendations
• Operation is restricted to the area within Interstate 264 except for a southern extension to Palatka Road including Iroquois Park and a western extension to Shawnee Park
• Up to four operators will be permitted
• Initial fleet restricted to 150 vehicles per operator with gradual increases to 1,050 as required conditions are met.
• Must maintain a 24-hour customer service phone number which shall be posted on each vehicle and within the method used for checking out vehicles
• Power assisted speed of vehicles must not exceed 15 miles per hour
• All vehicles must have always-on front and rear lights visible from at least 300 feet away
• Must have ability to lock individual vehicles deemed or reported as unsafe


LIHEAP Pre-Registration

Louisville Metro Resilience and Community Services (RCS) is offering pre-registration for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Subsidy Component. The pre-registration will begin on Wednesday, October. 3, and end on October 31. Pre-registration is for Jefferson County residents who are elderly (60 years or older) or disabled and receive a fixed income (Social Security, SSI, pension or Black Lung benefits). This pre-registration phase is for the LIHEAP Subsidy Program, meaning eligible residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills. Benefits provided by this program are paid directly to the applicant’s heating vendor.  Benefits for this program will not be applied until on or after Nov. 5, 2018.

 Applicants must provide the following documentation:

  • Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, etc. or proof of $0 income. Note: Zero Income forms are available at the Resilience and Community Services office at 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201 as well as the six LIHEAP locations listed below or by clicking here.
  • Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
  • Most current heating bill; or statement from your landlord if heating expenses are included in your rent; or statement from your utility company if you participate in a pre-pay electric program. Please bring the account number and name on the account for all heating fuel sources and electric. 

Eligible residents who wish to apply during LHEAP Early Registration are required to make an appointment in advance. Starting today, Sept. 26, the toll-free automated appointment system is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

The caller can follow the prompts to get the information needed and/or to schedule an appointment if available.  The system provides a confirmation number indicating that an appointment was successfully scheduled.

Scheduling an appointment by phone: Call 502-991-8391.

  • Choose the desired location for your appointment (the six LIHEAP office locations are listed below.)
  • Choose a date/time for your appointment
  • Record your name – say and spell your first and last names slowly and clearly
  • Enter a contact phone number
  • Enter your 12-digit LGE account number (if applicable)
  • Enter the last four digits of your Social Security number and date of birth
  • Receive your appointment confirmation number (have pen/paper ready)
  • Appointment details (location, date and time) will be repeated
  • List of documents to bring to the appointment will be given

Scheduling an Appointment On-line: Appointments can also be made quickly and easily online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

LIHEAP applications will be completed at the time of the appointment at one of the six locations listed below. 

  • Neighborhood Place Ujima/Duvalle Education Center, 3610 Bohne Ave., 40211
  • Neighborhood Place/Bridges of Hope, 1411 Algonquin Pkwy., 40210
  • Northwest Neighborhood Place/Academy at Shawnee, 4018 W Market St., 40212
  • South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 40215
  • Newburg Community Center/East, 4810 Exeter Ave, 40218
  • Southwest Government Center/Dixie Highway location. 7219 Dixie Highway, 40258

Protect Your Pipes

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Jack O' Lantern Spectacular

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Neighborhood Place October Events

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Beginning Oct. 3, Freedom from Smoking Classes at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place
Located at 1000 Neighborhood Place.  Call 772-8588 to register or for more information. Join this weekly group on Wednesdays for seven weeks to get the guidance needed to be free from smoking.  Support will be provided on stress management, creating a personal plan and avoiding weight gain.  All classes are free.  Sponsored by the Family Health Centers.

Oct. 18, Passport Health Care Community Engagement 
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.

·Oct. 18, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 1 – 2 p.m. Call 1-800-578-0603, ext. 8428 to sign up.

Mondays-Thursdays, YMCA’s “Caring and Learning with Me” 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.

Oct. 11 – Nov. 15, Living Well Workshop at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Located at 1000 Neighborhood Place.  Call 772-8588 to register. If you or someone you know has diabetes, high blood pressure, pain, asthma, arthritis, depression or other ongoing health problems, this program offers free support and manage your health.  Earn an 8-week YMCA membership just for attending. Sponsored by Family Health Centers and the YMCA.

Oct 11, 23 and 24, A Healthy Journey for Two Educational Baby Shower
For more information, contact Mendy Mason at 341-5400.  A Healthy Journey for Two is an educational baby shower open to any expectant mothers. 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.

·Oct 11, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd. 1 – 3pm

· Oct. 23, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 1 – 3 p.m.

·Oct. 24, Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Ave., 1 - 3 p. m.

Oct. 16 and 30, Passport Health Plan Informational Sessions at Cane Run Neighborhood Place, 12 – 1:30 p.m. or 2 – 3:30 p.m. both days (4 sessions total) 
Located at 3410 Lees Ln.  Call Leesa Mitchell at 502-212-6677 to RSVP or for more information. These informational sessions will introduce changes to Passport Health Plan’s 2019 Medicaid coverage and provide current information on the roll-out of Kentucky HEALTH.

Oct. 18, Free Blood Pressure Screenings at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 12 - 2 p.m.

Located at 3610 Bohne Ave. Call 313-4635 for more information. Louisville Metro Health and Wellness health educators will provide free blood pressure screenings and health information.

Oct. 18, Low-cost internet outreach and sign-up event at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3 - 5 p.m.

Located at 3610 Bohne Ave.  Call 313-4635 for more information.   Louisville Metro’s Digital Inclusion team will be on hand to share information about low-cost internet plans in our community and to help sign-up qualifying households.

Oct. 22, Diabetes Education Classes at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Located at 1000 Neighborhood Place. Call 502-772-8588 to sign up. This information session is provided monthly to assist in learning the latest information on managing diabetes including healthy eating, developing an active lifestyle, taking medications and reducing health risks. Sponsored by Family Health Centers.

Oct. 25, Medicare/Medicaid Community Special Needs and Advantage Plans at Charmoli Neighborhood Place, 9 - 10 a.m.  
Located at 200 Juneau Drive, Ste 200.  Call 574-6638 for more information.  Licensed Sales Agent for Medicare/Medicaid Community Special Needs and Advantage Plans will be available to provide resources and answer questions in our lobby.  Contact info for representative present at the event is Mary Catlett, 850-624-9040 or mhih76@yahoo.com.

Oct 25, Foster Parent Recruitment Meeting at NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 6 – 8 p.m.
Located at 4018 West Market Street; on the Market Street side of the Academy at Shawnee. 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 Special Needs Adoption Program.

Oct. 25, Trunk or Treat located at the DuValle Education Center, 5:30 - 7 p.m. 

Located at 3610 Bohne Ave.  Call 313-4635 for more information. This annual Halloween event provides a safe and fun environment for the entire family with  trick or treating in a line-up of vehicles with trunks full of goodies for children up to 12 years old.  Family-friendly costumes and trunk decorations are encouraged.

Oct. 29, Medicare Hub/United HealthCare at Cane Run Neighborhood Place, 2 - 3 p.m. 
Located at 3410 Lees Ln.  Call 485-6810 for more information. Representatives for Medicare Hub and United HealthCare will be available to provide resources and answer questions about Medicare enrollment for 2019.  Note that Medicare is for seniors 65+ and permanently disabled persons only. 

Oct. 29, Trunk or Treat Halloween Health and Safety Fair at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 6 – 8 p.m.

Located at 1000 Neighborhood Place.  Call 363-1483 for more information.  Join the Second Annual Trunk or Treat and Health Fair guaranteed to surprise and delight kids of all ages.  Free health related items, candy, movies, treats and games.  Dress in your favorite costume and join the fun.

Oct. 31, Monsters, Inc. Movie Night at New Birth Church, starts at 6 p.m. 
Located at 3301 Linda Ln.  Call 775-5388 for more information. Cane Run Neighborhood Place’s Community Council is teaming up with New Birth Church for a night of food, fun, information, and Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. on a giant inflatable screen. All activities are free.  Feel free to wear a costume. In event of rain or cold, all activities will move indoors.

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Catholic Enrichment Center Events

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!!

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. Students will be exposed to alternative learning exercises provided by experienced educators. Tutoring will take place on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Cultural Institute will be offered again this year starting October 15, 2018. Sewing will be offered on Monday, Dance on Tuesday and Arts and Crafts on Thursday. 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.

Computer Coding Game Development

The Catholic Enrichment Center (CEC) of the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry will offer a workshop on computer coding. Coding is what makes it possible for us to create computer software, apps and websites. Computer programming is the process of writing instructions that get executed by computers. The instructions, also known as code, are written in a programming language which the computer can understand and use to perform a task or solve a problem. These sessions will give youth the basic skills for positive computer interaction. Students will be guided through coding actions which will provide them with the start of a personalized computer game. This workshop is for youth in grades 5-6 and will take place on Monday and Tuesday from 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. starting Monday, October 22, 2018. There are only 5 spaces available and it is free. Games will be available of viewing and playing online. The Catholic Enrichment Center is located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY. For further details or to register for the course, please call the CEC at (502)776-0262.

Swahili Mass

The Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry will host its inaugural Swahili Mass (Kiswahili Misa) on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church located at 3112 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211. Join Fr. Deogratias Ssamba, A.J. for the Mass. All are welcome! A light reception will follow in the Catholic Enrichment Center adjacent to the church. Swahili is a Bantu language widely used as a lingua franca (a language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different) in East Africa and having official status in several countries. Many members of our Catholic community speak Swahili. The Mass in Swahili will continue to be offered once a month. Information on future masses will be announced. For further details, please call the Office of Multicultural Ministry at (502)471-2146.

33rd Annual African American Catholic Day of Reflection & the 32nd Annual African American Catholic History Celebration

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 (originally scheduled on Saturday, September 29, 2018) on Saturday, November 3, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Catholic Enrichment Center, 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211. This will be in conjunction with the 32nd Annual African American Catholic History Celebration. It will be celebrated at the beginning and end of the day. The theme is “From Maintenance to Mission”. Some of the workshop presenters for the Day of Reflection 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, Ms. Charmein Weathers, Ms. Janice Mulligan 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. Registration after October 22, 2018 for adults 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.

ACT/SAT Prep

The Office of Multicultural Ministry’s Catholic Enrichment Center will offer ACT/SAT Prep Sessions on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., October 20, 2018 – June 1, 2019. The center is located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211. The dates are: October 20, 2018; December 1, 2018; January 9, 2019; April 6, 2019; and June 1, 2019. The classes are FREE!! These dates coincide with the ACT/SAT test dates which are: October 27, 2018; December 8, 2018; February 9, 2019; April 13, 2019; June 8, 2019; and July 13, 2019. Call 502.776.0262 for additional information or to register.

Thea Bowman Institute

The Office of Multicultural Ministry’s Thea Bowman Institute will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2018, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Catholic Enrichment Center, 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211. The session topic is Biblical Justice – Lessons from Ferguson, presented by Ms. Lynn Squires. The cost of the session is $25.00 per person which includes materials and lunch. The Thea Bowman Program offers a certificate in African American Ministry Studies. It forms students who are laity, religious and clergy in meaningful and effective ministry within the Black community and fosters new leadership among Black people.  For more information or to register for the session, call the Office of Multicultural Ministry at 502.471.2146.

8th Annual Heroes of Hope Awards Celebration

The Office of Multicultural Ministry’s Catholic Enrichment Center located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211 will host its annual Heroes of Hope Awards Celebration on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. This event honors our everyday community leaders. These individuals, agencies, and businesses contribute to and support youth development, family and individual empowerment, the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry and its Catholic Enrichment Center. The 2018 recipients are: Cheri Bryant Hamilton, District 5 Councilwoman; Lillian Coleman, St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church; Lee Ewing, St. Augustine Catholic Church; Marvina Lewis, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church; Anita Miles, Christ the King Catholic Church; Fr. Conrad Sutter, OFM; and Norton Faith & Health Ministries. This major fundraising event also serves to help support the holistic programs and services that the CEC offers the community. Donation is $30.00. Call 502.776.0262 for details or opportunities to sponsor.