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An open house at TARC headquarters on December 13 is designed to gather ideas and suggestions from the public about how TARC serves the community and ways it can improve its service and reach.
WHAT: TARC’s short- and long-range plan (Comprehensive Operations Analysis and Long-Range Plan)
For basic details for case/s please visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/PlanningDesign/. Click on “Search Case Information” link on the left navigation bar. Then select the “home” tab and select the type of case and enter the above case number.
For specific case information please call or email the listed case manager. If you have any questions please contact Planning & Design directly at 574-6230.
December 20
You are invited to attend a review of a proposed MAJOR PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN 1901-1933 Club Hill Drive and 915 South Park Road for 20 single-family residential lots with waivers for lot width and private road access, and setback variances.
Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) today opened a survey to gather input from parents, students and community members as the district reviews and considers changes to its student assignment plan. The survey runs through Friday, Dec. 21. Information from the survey, and from a series of community listening sessions held earlier in November, will help form a recommendation to the Jefferson County Board of Education in early 2019. Changes to the plan would begin being implemented in the 2020-21 school year. The district reviews its student assignment plan every five to seven years and makes changes as necessary. Since the current student assignment plan was approved, multiple factors have changed, including population shifts and changing student demographics; passage of a racial equity policy; a districtwide review of JCPS facilities and magnet programs and policies; and the state audit. The survey is available here. In addition, students, parents and community members will be selected at random to complete the survey, making sure to include respondents from specific groups and organizations to ensure an accurate report.
Come and enjoy lights and decorations throughout Highview Park, horse drawn carriage rides, caroling, children’s activities, refreshments, the Highview Business Showcase and a visit from Santa Claus. This is a free, family-friendly event.
Highview Holiday Night is sponsored by the Highview Business Association, ValuMarket, Councilman James Peden, Metro Parks, Metro Facilities and the Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries.
Food Donations for Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries will be accepted to help feed the needy.
At all Feeders Supply stores, 100% of proceeds will benefit 10 local animal rescue groups.
For the 31st year in a row, Santa Claus and over 800 volunteers will take time out of their busy schedules to help local homeless animals.
The annual Picture Your Pets with Santa at all 23 Feeders Supply stores will be held the first two weekends in December on Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The event is expected to attract over 5,000 families and raise over $100,000 for 10 local animal charities: the Kentucky Humane Society, Floyd County Animal Rescue League, Franklin County Humane Society, Humane Society of Oldham County, Lexington Humane Society, Saving Sunny, Shamrock Pet Foundation, Barktown Rescue, Boone County Animal Control and J.B. Ogle Animal Shelter.
While dogs and cats are the most common participants, animals of all species are welcome, as well as their human families. Some of the more unusual guests have included chickens, bunnies, bearded dragons, guinea pigs and even horses.
Dec. 1-2 and 8-9 pet owners can get professional holiday portraits and help local homeless animals at the same time. Photos are offered in various packages, starting at $12. Gift items featuring the pet’s photo, including ornaments, mugs and key chains are also available, starting at $14.
Pet owners are asked to have dogs on leashes and cats and other pets in carriers. Horses can be photographed outside with Santa.
Picture Your Pets with Santa is a volunteer-driven event, and 100% of proceeds benefit the participating animal rescue organizations. Picture Your Pets with Santa is sponsored by Feeders Supply with Natural Balance Pet Food, Park Community Credit Union and PetFirst Pet Insurance.
The Dixie Highway Feeders Supply location (10948 Dixie Hwy) will support the Kentucky Humane Society.
Bring all of your furry family members to snap a picture with Santa during this festive charitable opportunity!
The drug toss event is set for Saturday, December 8th at the Central Government Center, 7201 Outer Loop from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It is hosted by the officers of the Louisville Metro Police 7th Division. It is a safe, fast way to dispose unused medications. These events are designed to prevent unintentional and accidental poisoning and potential fatal overdoses. Just drive up and hand the medication to an officer, then be on your way.
Proper disposal by the LMPD helps protect the environment by keeping medications residue from leaking into waterways and threatening wildlife and drinking water.
As the weather gets colder, it becomes increasingly dangerous for those who are homeless.Several constituents have reached out wanting to help but don't know the best way to do so.
There are many outreach organizations who are checking on homeless individuals and distributing needed supplies. If you can, please consider donating the following items:
Coats
Socks
Hats
Blankets
Check out the Coalition for the Homeless’ website to see some of the member agencies that are working to provide these supplies to those who need it most.
The LIHEAP Program that helps low income residents of Jefferson County with their utility bills begins on Nov. 5, 2018.
LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, 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 begins Monday, Nov. 5 and 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: 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.
Do you have time to participate in Meals on Wheels?
Southwest Community Ministries is looking for kindhearted, friendly people to deliver meals to home-bound seniors in the 40272 and 40258 zip codes.
Delivery takes about an hour weekly, twice a month if you prefer to deliver two days/month. We have a Tuesday route that departs from Sun Valley Community Center (10:00 am) or a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday route departing from Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in the afternoon (3:30).
If you want to make a difference in a senior's life, and yours, please contact Jessica Burnett 502-935-0310 ext. 244.
Volunteers of America have recently opened new addiction recovery locations to better serve the community. They have several programs at 1436 South Shelby Street. Freedom House is a residential program for pregnant and parenting women. Shelby Men’s Recovery Center is also located on South Shelby. This is a 90 day residential program for men, where clients are able to work while seeking treatment. They have Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and services for men, women and families. These services are available at 2500 West Broadway and 4303 W Broadway. Transitional Housing will be available in July for homeless women with children who would like to continue their sobriety at 4303 W Broadway
If you are know someone who may be interested in VOA’s programs, please contact the intake office at 502-635-4530. They’re able to do a quick screening, verify their insurance, and set up an intake date and time.
United Parcel Service in Louisville is ready to hire 2,600 people for the holiday season.
In a release, UPS said full and part-time seasonal jobs as package handlers, drivers and driver-helpers is a good entry to a permanent position with the company. More than a third of seasonal hires land permanent jobs after the holidays - including part-time jobs -- include healthcare and retirement benefits.
At UPS Louisville, part-time employees are eligible to receive up to $25,000 in tuition assistance through the company's Earn and Learn program.
is returning with exciting new additions including
visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus:
When: Saturday, December 15 from 10am-2pm
Where: Jefferson Memorial Forest
Enjoy free hot chocolate, coffee and cookies by the fire, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and shop for unique gifts in the Welcome Center Gift Shop. Event features self-guided winter scavenger hunts to search for natural materials to make ornaments. Guests will receive a special tree cookie from the Forest to take home along with craft supplies and instructions to make a unique Forest-inspired ornament (while supplies last). Event is Free and open to the public. Call 502-368-5404 for more details
The Holiday Open House is returning with exciting new additions including visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus:
When: Saturday, December 15 from 10am-2pm
Where: Jefferson Memorial Forest
Enjoy free hot chocolate, coffee and cookies by the fire, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and shop for unique gifts in the Welcome Center Gift Shop. Event features self-guided winter scavenger hunts to search for natural materials to make ornaments. Guests will receive a special tree cookie from the Forest to take home along with craft supplies and instructions to make a unique Forest-inspired ornament (while supplies last).
Event is Free and open to the public. Call 502-368-5404 for more details
Louisville Parks and Recreation is accepting team registrations for its adult men’s winter basketball leagues. Games will be played Sunday afternoons at the Cyril Allgeier Community Center, 4101 Cadillac Court, beginning January 6, with game times of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 p.m.
The fee is $500 per team, and participants must be 18 or older. Deadline to register is December 15, or until leagues are filled.
For more information on how to register, please click here. Payments can be made by credit card over the phone @ 502/574-4515. You may also pay by cash or check at the Parks and Recreation athletics office located at the Cyril Allgeier Center, 4101 Cadillac Ct., 40213.
Payment must be made in full at the time of registration in order to reserve your place for the season. Registrations received after deadline will be subject to $35 processing late fee. All information concerning league offerings, rules, and team roster sheets can be found here. For more information, e-mail athletics at athletics@louisvilleky.gov or call 502/574-4515.
Louisville Parks and Recreation will be hosting the last open house-style public meetings which began in September. 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, December 13-Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center, 201 Reservoir Avenue, 40206
Experience some holiday magic as the Polar Express pulls in to the station at the Southwest Regional Library on Friday, December 7. At this special holiday party, co-sponsored by Carmichael’s Kids, come dressed in your pajamas and enjoy free games, crafts, and activities for the whole family. There will be a reading of The Polar Express, followed by a screening of the movie. Children can also write letters to Santa with the help of elves and library staff, get their picture taken with Mrs. Claus, and enjoy free hot chocolate from Heine Brothers’ Coffee and snowballs from SnoWhat (while supplies last).
As part of this FREE event, the Library will be collecting donations of new or gently used items for Kentucky Refugee Ministries. Winter coats are in particular need at this time, but items such as books, school supplies, or other winter wear (scarves, hats, mittens, etc.) will be accepted.
The after-hours Polar Express Pajama Party is Friday, December 7, 6–8:30 p.m. at the Southwest Regional Library (9725 Dixie Highway). This after-hours event is free for children and families. RSVP at the Library’s Facebook event page.
Nar-Anon: Hope for Families - Meetings at Mosaic UMC Mondays at 8:00 pm. A program that is for people who love someone
with an addiction. Nar-anon is for people affected by someone else's addiction!
This is a place that you will see that you are not alone and that others
understand what your life is like. MOSAIC UMC,8008 St.
Andrews Church Road, 40258 For
more information, please contact Ed Small at 502.494.5030 or visit the Nar-Anon website.
TOPS Fairdale (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meets every Monday 6:00pm Weigh in)7:00pm Meeting. Lions Club Building 10101 Mitchell Hill Rd Info: Eldora Slack 367-9769
Friday Lady Quilters a quilting/sewing group in the Fairdale/Auburndale area meets in the Playtorium every Fridays 11:00am to 4:00pm. For more information, Contact Ilona Manion and the Friday Stitchers at rmanion101@aol.com
Fraternal Order of Eagles 201 Outer Loop. Friday Night Bike Nights 7-11 pm. Open to the Public & looking for new members! Friday Fish Fries are back 5:30-8:30 pm !!
Fairdale Lions Club - 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00PM, 10101 Mitchell Hill Rd, Contact: President Pam Shofner 387-4375 or FB page. Fish Fry 2nd Friday each month 11:00AM-7:00P.M. February 10th. Starting At 11 am to 7 pm. Call ahead for carry out 368-3479 or to see if we have ran out of fish
Louisville Metro leaf drop-off service, originally scheduled to end December 1, has been extended three weeks. Metro residents not mulching autumn leaves into their lawns or using curbside collection have the option to dispose of them at one of three drop-off sites through December 22.
Only loose leaves will be accepted. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be disposed of off-site by residents. For further information go to "www.louisvilleky.gov"
Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management will be suspending the collection of yard waste in the Urban Services District (USD) beginning on January 19 through March 11, 2019. Individuals may request collection as needed during this time through MetroCall at 574-5000.
Tired
of forgetting when your next bulky items/junk pickup is coming or wondering
where to dispose of something that's not safe to put in the garbage? Then go to
Google Play or the App Store to download our Recycle Coach app.
It'll give you a personalized calendar of waste and recycling collection,
answer your questions about what goes where, and even remind you when to put
your stuff out.
People who are interested in fostering will need to fill out theFoster Application(PDF) and eitheremail, fax to 502-473-2634, or bring the completed application to the LMAS Animal Care Center, located at 3705 Manslick Rd.
For more information on our foster care program, please contact Stephanie Jackson at stephanie.jackson@louisvilleky.gov or (502) 574-6978.
The Department of Animal Services has a fundamental mission to
protect public health and safety, ensure the humane treatment of animals and
provide quality, professional service to the public. LMAS serves as an
authority in animal welfare by creating and preserving a safe and humane
community for both people and animals. LMAS strives to eliminate the euthanasia
of adoptable animals in Louisville Metro through education, community
engagement, enforcement and leadership efforts
For more information about events, adoption, and donations CLICK HERE:
Animal Services (502) 473-7387 3516 Newburg
Road Louisville, KY 40205..3705 Manslick Road Louisville, KY 40218
Cat Caretakers living in the following Jefferson County zip codes 40208, 40209, 40213, 40214, 40215, 40216, 40217, 40219, 40258 and 40272 are eligible for spay/neuter services for unowned community cats, They will be vaccinated, spayed/neutered, treated for flea and ear-mite medicine, given a great vet visit, ear-tipped (the universal symbol of a neutered cat) and returned.
When there are no more kittens; the number of cats gradually goes down and annoying behaviors such as yowling, fighting, spraying stop.
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Consider serving on a board or
commission. It is important that these positions are filled by individuals
representing all the diverse communities of Louisville and we would love to see
our Southwest leaders become involved!
Below is a list of current vacancies.
When you find something that strikes your interest, CLICK HERE
to access the application and please inform our office when you do so. Feel
free to pass on the link to any friends or family that might be interested!
Metropolitan
Business Development Corporation
Affordable
Housing Trust Fund Board
Bardstown
Road Overlay District
Building
Code Board of Appeals
Cemetery
Board
Civil
Service Board
Code
Enforcement Board
Community
Action Partnership
Jefferson
County Public Law Library
Deputy
Sheriff Merit Board
Downtown
Development Review Overlay Board
Downtown
Management District
Ethics
Commission
Fire
Protection Districts (Fairdale, Harrods Creek, Highview, Lake Dreamland,
Lyndon, Middletown, Okolona, St. Matthews, Worthington)
