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Most people in our district and our city are lucky enough to be able to provide for their families year round and enjoy a full meal each Thanksgiving Day. Truly, despite the simplicity of that statement, it is a luxury.
Many Louisville families are simply not that fortunate, either due to things they can control or things they cannot. Regardless of the reason, we should afford these families the dignity of a good meal when we can.
Whether through your church, civic organization, or by supporting the Boy Scout troops who collect canned goods each year, I hope you'll join me in giving sustenance to families in need this holiday season.
 Brent Ackerson
26th District Councilman
Evening hours are back at the Speed! On the Third Friday of every month, the Museum will be open until 10 pm. Each After Hours event comes alive with an eclectic mix of music, performances, cash bar + food available by Wiltshire at the Speed, and of course art! Come experience the Speed after hours like you’ve never experienced it before. November’s exciting events include:
5 – 7 pm: Family Programming in the Education Court
Learn about printmaking from IUS art students and make your own monotype holiday cards! All ages are welcome, and all materials are provided.
5:30 – 8 pm: Pop-Up Talks in Picasso to Pollock: Modern Masterworks from the Eskenazi Museum of Art – A different movement everything 30 minutes!
6:30 pm: Kevin Gibson discusses and signs his book 100 Things to Do in Louisville Before You Die in the Kentucky Gallery
8 – 10 pm: Silent Disco featuring DJ Bombshell, Hay DJ, and Kim Sorise in the Education Court
— Additional music performances throughout the galleries
— A cash bar and special menu designed for After Hours by Wiltshire at the Speed
— And more!
Free for members / $18 non-members
The Louisville Metro Waste Reduction Center is currently CLOSED while repair work is done. The facility, which offers drop-off disposal of large waste items at 636 Meriwether Avenue, will reopen on Tuesday Nov.20th.
During the closure, the WRC will not be available for leaf drop-off service that will begin at two other locations on November 6, 2018. Leaf drop-off at the WRC will begin when the facility reopens on November 20 and continue at all three sites through December 1.
 There will be no residential garbage, recycling or yard waste collection within the Louisville Metro Urban Services District (former Louisville city limits) on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22.
Residents who normally have garbage/yard waste/recycling collection on Thursday will have service instead on Friday, Nov. 23. The regular Friday collection will be delayed until Saturday, Nov. 24. Collection will also be delayed in the City of St. Matthews.
Staffed recycling centers, the Metro Waste Reduction Center and the Haz Bin hazardous waste facility will be closed Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23. Leaf drop-off will also not be available those days. All four services will resume on Saturday.
Residents who rely on private haulers for garbage, recycling and yard waste collection should consult those haulers about holiday collection schedules.
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Light Up Louisville celebration begins at 4:00 p.m. at Fifth and Jefferson Streets. Activities include cookie decorating, writing letters to Santa, vendor village, and 15-passenger train. The Lots of Lights parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. The Christmas tree lighting begins at 8:00 p.m. For more information, please visit www.lightuplouisville.org.
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.
Leaf drop off sites:
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 N Hubbards Lane
Tuesday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Public Works Waste Reduction Center (Closed Nov. 5th through Nov. 19th)
636 Meriwether Avenue
Tuesday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
 The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low income residents of Jefferson County with their utility bills.
This is a federally funded, income-based program that provides financial help to low-income households in meeting the costs of heating their home. The LIHEAP Subsidy Component is a one-time assistance benefit, which is paid directly to the heating vendor. The LIHEAP Subsidy Component will operate through Dec. 14, 2018, or until funding is depleted, whichever comes first.
Residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. The appointment system is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
Applicants must be Louisville Metro/Jefferson County residents with a household income at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. For the Subsidy Component of LIHEAP, residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills.
Applicants must also 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 Office of Resilience and Community Services office at 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201 or by clicking here.
- Proof of Social Security number 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 main heating fuel sources and electric.
LIHEAP applications will be completed at the time of the appointment at one of the six locations listed below. The closest to our district is listed first.
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Newburg Community Center/East, 4810 Exeter Ave, 40218
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Northwest Neighborhood Place/Academy at Shawnee, 4018 W Market St., 40212
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South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 40215
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Neighborhood Place Ujima/Duvalle Education Center, 3610 Bohne Ave., 40211
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Neighborhood Place/Bridges of Hope, 1411 Algonquin Pkwy., 40210
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Southwest Government Center/Dixie Highway location. 7219 Dixie Highway, 40258
Individuals who are unable to apply for this program in person may send a representative on their behalf with a note including the applicant’s signature and phone number. Residents who are homebound and who are unable to send a representative may call 502/780-7937.
Callers who require more information can contact MetroCall 311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000, email metro.call@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s On Line Customer Service or Live Chat at http://www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall, tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.
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 See Something Say Something!!!!
We all know that illegal dumping--putting waste on property that is not licensed as a disposal facility--is an eyesore that is expensive to clean up, diminishes quality of life, discourages economic development and even sends plastic debris into our waterways.
That's why people caught dumping along our city's alleys, sidewalks, fields and roadsides are subject to fines and impoundment of any vehicle used in the dumping. That's where citizens can help with the problem. If you witness illegal dumping while it's happening, report it.
We've developed a new online form you can use to tell us where it happened, describe the vehicle(s) involved, preferably with license plate number(s), and even upload pictures. Of course you can always call Metro Call 311 or 574-5000. For more information about illegal dumping, including a link to the reporting form, visit our illegal dumping webpage.
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For residents of the urban services district, Louisville city street sweeping will resume in 2019.
Don't get caught by surprise and ticketed or towed when the sweepers come to your street. Sign up instead to get text or email alerts when the sweepers are coming. Just click on MyLouisville 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 automatically.
The Louisville Free Public Library has much more to offer than just books you can check out. They offer free internet access, books on tape, CDs, DVDs, and many classes and events for kids, teens, and adults. Click the photo or name to see what programs are available:
2816 Del Rio Place 40220
(502) 574-1795
(502) 574-1771
*This location is undergoing renovations, and regular programs will be held offsite until Spring 2019. Please check their calendar for the latest information.
4800 Exeter Avenue 40218
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