Leaf drop-off period extended to December 22

Louisville Metro leaf drop-off service has been extended by 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. Leaf drop off sites: Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane), Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Public Works East District Operations Center, 595 Hubbards Lane, Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Public Works Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue, Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Yard waste collection suspended January through March

Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management will be suspending the collection of yard waste in the Urban Services District (USD) beginning January 21 and through March 9, 2019. While individuals may request collection as needed during this time through MetroCall at 574-5000, please plan to set out your yard waste – including Christmas trees – BEFORE January 21.

Lots to do for kids during winter break

Camps, movies, parties and sports clinics are among the dozens of activities available during the Jefferson County Public Schools winter break, December 24 to January 4, and throughout the month of December. Louisville Parks and Recreation has published a Holiday Event guide that contains more than 30 events taking place during the month of December at community centers, the city’s two historic homes and more. The season is capped with a free winter break sports camp offered by University of Louisville basketball legend Robbie Valentine at Cyril Allgeier on January 3 and 4. To register for Valentine’s camp, click here.  Also, The Louisville Free Public Library will offer more than 100 free programs for kids, teens, and families while school is out, including storytimes, crafts, film screenings, games, and more. As always, the library also offers a wide selection of books and DVDs to keep kids reading and entertained during the break—all for free. A complete list of library programs is available at http://www.lfpl.org/events. The Southwest Regional Library will host the Winter Wonderland Train Show — presented by K & I Model Rail Road Club — December 22 through January 6. The show is free and open during regular library hours, for more information, click here. In addition, the Kentucky Science Center is offering day camps for children ages Pre-K through grade 5. Children can attend as many days as they like or just do it a day at a time and learn about coding, robotics, engineering and more. For more information, click here.

Attention District 10 residents: Federal dollars available to house Louisville's most vulnerable citizens

Wellspring is pleased to partner with Louisville Metro Housing Authority in the rollout of newly available federal funds through the HUD 811 Mainstream Housing Choice Voucher Program. The vouchers provide new subsidies for Affordable Housing to people at-risk of homelessness or institutionalization. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $98.5 million to 285 local housing authorities, and Louisville is one of the recipient locations and started with 89 vouchers. The Program provides funding to housing agencies to assist non-elderly people with disabilities who are: transitioning out of institutional or other separated settings; at serious risk of institutionalization; homeless; or at-risk of becoming homeless. Wellspring is a Louisville non-profit promoting mental health recovery and supports individuals in building healthy and hopeful lives through housing and psychiatric rehabilitative services. Wellspring will provide case management and peer support as needed to eligible participants. Wellspring also offers Crisis Stabilization Programs, extensive Supportive Housing, an Affordable Housing Program with 120 units of deeply subsidized rental housing and a Supportive Employment Program that helps clients find meaningful employment. These programs support clients along their individual paths to recovery. Wellspring facilitates community integration by reducing stigma and strengthening personal and neighborhood connections. To apply for Affordable Housing if there is a diagnosis of serious mental illness, contact Sara Brewer at 637-4361.

Meals on Wheels still needs volunteers in our area

From Senior Nutrition: Volunteers are needed to deliver a hot lunchtime meal to seniors within our area, between 10 a.m. and noon. A weekly commitment of approximately two hours is desired.

We will train and supply equipment for your use, but you must provide your own transportation.

For more information, please contact Tiffany Woodson at 502-574-6420 or tiffany.woodson@louisvilleky.gov

District 10 events

Louisville Nature Center events

December 20 - Youth Chat with LMPD at Cyril Allgeier Community Center

The next Youth Chat with LMPD will be Thursday, December 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cyril Allgeier Community Center, 4101 Cadillac Court.  Youth Chat is a series of open-dialogue discussions so that youth 25 and younger can hear from - and talk with - local law enforcement officials to establish better relationships and mutual understanding. Participants will also learn about the variety of things that Louisville Metro police officers do. Sessions will be co-moderated by local youth.  The upcoming Youth Chat will feature the Sixth Division Crimes Against Children Unit.

Men's winter basketball leagues registration underway for Cyril Allgeier Community Center

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 at 574-4515. You may also pay by cash or check at the Parks and Recreation athletics office at the Cyril Allgeier Center.  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 Metro news

Good news - MSD's emergency repair of the vital sewer line under Main Street is nearing completion

The final phase of repairing a large, 84-inch diameter sewer line, which is more than 20 feet
below Main Street, is nearing a conclusion. MSD contractors are completing installation of the corrosion-resistant PVC panels, which mold to the unique shape of pipe to form a new pipe inside of the old pipe.

Additionally, crewsare pumping a special concrete mix into the small space between the PVC panels and the old pipe. This process bonds the new pipe and the old pipe to form a stronger structure. The pipe repair will be complete, and wastewater flow restored to the pipe, by December 10. Crews will begin removing the “pump-around” on December 12. This process will continue through December 21.The pipe carries 40 percent of the community’s wastewater to MSD’s Morris Forman Water Quality Treatment Center for proper treatment and release to the Ohio River.

Roadway closures and openings

Main Street (open)
• Now open: Main Street south-side parking lanes open between Fourth and Seventh streets

Fourth Street and River Road (closure)
• Through December 21: Fourth Street at River Road and one eastbound lane of River Road (between Fourth and Sixth streets) close for the restoration of a water line and removal of the temporary pump station and diversion structure

Sixth and Seventh streets (closure)
• December 14 to 16: Sixth and Seventh streets will close at River Road Friday evening through Sunday night, for removal of the “pump-around” pipe. Access to all garages will remain open from Main and West Washington streets

Eighth Street (closure)
• Week of December 17: Eighth Street at the Science Center parking lot entrance closed during
overnight hours for removal of “pump-around” pipe

Fourth Street (opening)
• December 21: Fourth Street at Main Street and River Road, open for traffic

All roadways including the Main and Fourth Street area will open to traffic December 21. 

For more information on MSD’s West Main Repair visit http://louisvillemsd.org/westmainrepair.

Center for Neighborhoods' new NeighborMap provides useful data

The Center for Neighborhoods' NeighborMap is now available online! This new, layered map comes loaded with data on neighborhood resources, grocery access, flood-plain locations, tree cover and more. NeighborMap can help individuals and community organizations visualize and understand the assets available in their neighborhoods, and identify improvements they would like to see.

Students from UofL's Kent School of Social Work contributed to the project by gathering data in urban neighborhoods, and will continue the partnership with CFN to help develop strong neighborhoods. NeighborMap was created in part with funding from Louisville Metro Government.

Volunteers are needed for volunteer tax preparation

Adult Day Health Care - Help for caregivers for people with dementia

How to help homeless people

As the weather gets colder, it becomes increasingly dangerous for those who are homeless. Many people want 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.

Book Drive

 Food access survey - the Courier-Journal wants to hear from you

Is it hard to for you to get food where you live? What makes it easy or difficult? The Courier Journal wants to know. The newspaper has received support from the University of Southern California's Center for Health Journalism to embark on a project about food insecurity in Louisville, with the goal of presenting solutions that fit our community.

You can help us make sense of what's going on here by taking this survey: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2018/10/01/courier-journal-launches-louisville-grocery-survey/1414590002/. We won't publish any information you share without your permission.

Violin, viola, cello or bass scholarships available for classes through a partnership between Blazin' Strings and AMPED

LMAS Pets of the Week

Cranberry is a shy, but friendly Calico that came to the shelter when her owner moved but left her behind. Can you give this adorable one-year-old a home for the holidays? Cranberry has lived with other cats in the past. She weighs about seven pounds and is spayed, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. Adopt Cranberry for free, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. To meet or adopt Cranberry, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. For more info about Cranberry, email LMAS at animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov.

Noel is longing for a home for the holidays, where she can curl up next to you on the couch on a cold winter’s night. The five-year-old is sweet and friendly with strangers and most other dogs. Noel can be fearful in new situations and just needs some time to adjust. The Labrador Retriever/Boxer mix knows some basic commands and appears to be housetrained. Noel weighs about 45 pounds and she’s already spayed, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. You can meet Noel at Animal House Adoption Center, Tuesday through Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Questions? Send an email to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov or call 502-473-PETS

Louisville Metro events

• Christmas Tree Lane - Through December 24, Waterfront Park
• Lights Under Louisville - Through December 31, Louisville Mega Cavern
• Holiday Laser Dome - Through Tuesday, January 1, Big Four Bridge
• Festival of Nativities - Thursday, December 6 through Saturday, December 8, 6401 Westwind Way
• Elfapalooza - Fridays and Saturdays through December 22 at 6 pm, The Galt House Hotel
• Christmastide - Saturday, December 8 from noon to 7 pm, Locust Grove
• World War Women - the Unsung Heroines of World War II - Friday, December 14 at 5:30 pm, Treyton Oak Towers

Through December 15 - Shakespeare in the Libraries: The Two-Actor "Taming of the Shrew"

December 15 - Public meeting for input on aquatic center

Louisville Metro Parks is seeking input on whether the City needs another aquatic center. Currently, the only city pool that is open year-round is the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center in Crescent Hill. Metro Parks is hosting a public meeting on Saturday, December 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Central High School, 130 W. Chestnut Street. If you are unable to attend, you can provide feedback via email to parks@louisvilleky.gov or by filling out an online form here. Click here to read a WFPL story on the subject.

December 20 - Give a Jam to End Homelessness 

The Eighth Annual Give-A-Jam to End Homelessness will be Thursday, December 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. The evening will feature performances by local musicians and artists including: Ben Sollee, John Gage, Tyrone Cotton, Relic with Michael Cleveland and many more. General admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. VIP tickets are $45 in advance and $50 the day of the show.

Proceeds will benefit the Coalition for the Homeless and its efforts to end youth, veteran and chronic homelessness. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.louhomeless.org. Tickets may be available at the door, but the event has sold out in previous years so advanced tickets are encouraged.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.louhomeless.org

Neighborhood Place events and programs for December

Neighborhood Place joins with community partners to host a Kwanzaa Reception on December 28 at Ujima Neighborhood Place, a Women’s Empowerment Information Session and low cost internet sign-ups:

December 20, A Healthy Journey for Two Educational Baby Shower at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Avenue, 1 to 3 p.m. 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 Centerstone and KIDSNow. Fathers are welcome but must be registered. Contact Mendy Mason at 502-341-5400 to register and for more information.

December 17, Sodexo Hiring Opportunity at Cane Run Neighborhood Place, 3410 Lees Lane, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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. Call 313-4089 for more information. 

Mondays through 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 to 5 years old and their caregivers, focusing on play and exploration. The adult caregiver is required to attend with the child/ren. Younger children ages newborn to two years old are also welcome. Sponsored by the YMCA with support from First Neighborhood Place. Call Keyonna Humphrey at 974-8457 for more information and to register.

December 17, Passport Health Care Community Engagement  at First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd (door #16) side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 10 a.m. to noon. 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. Call 212-6677 for more information and to RSVP.

December 17 and 20, Low Cost Internet Registration at three locations. Learn about and receive help signing up for low-cost internet plans in our community for qualifying households. Sponsored by Louisville Metro's Digital Inclusion team.

• December 17, South Central Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. to noon
• December 20 at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Avenue, 3 to 5 p.m. Call 313-4635 for more info.

December 20, Free Blood Pressure Screenings at Ujima Neighborhood Place,3610 Bohne Avenue, 3 to 5 p.m. Louisville Metro Health and Wellness health educators will provide free blood pressure screenings and health information. Call 313-4635 for more information.

December 28, Kwanzaa Reception at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Avenue, 11 a.m. to noon In honor of Ujima, the third principle of Kwanzaa meaning collective work and responsibility, community members are invited to gather for networking opportunities and to explore ideas for community collaborations. Call 313-4635 for more information.

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.

Wednesdays - Community Yoga at the Healthy House

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. December Storytimes at Highlands-Shelby Park Library are:  Family Storytime                     Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Preschool Storytime                Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. Baby Storytime                       Thursdays, 10:15 a.m. Toddler Storytime                   Thursdays, 11:15 a.m. Who says homeschoolers don’t socialize? Not us. Homeschool teens and tweens will meet at the Highlands-Shelby Park Library Teen Outpost for games, activities, or just hanging out. Non-homeschooled teens are also welcome to join in the fun, every Thursday 3 to 5 p.m., for ages 12 to 17. For details visit www.lfpl.org/events. To sign up, call 574-1672. The Library – at the crossroads of knowledge and know-how. Visit www.LFPL.org to learn more.

News you can use

ABC ad for NQ2 Retail Drink License for 4214 Bishop Lane

An ABC advertisement ran in the Courier-Journal November 28 for an application for a NQ2 Retail Drink License for Las Cazuelas, LLC., DBA/ Las Cazuelas at 4214 Bishop Lane. 

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 the legal publication.

ABC advertisement for NQ Retail Malt Beverage by package license for 3825 Bardstown Road

An ABC ad ran in the Courier-Journal December 8 for a NQ Retail Malt Beverage by package license for Kamana Grocery at 3825 Bardstown Road, #103. 

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 the legal publication.

December 17 - Public hearing regarding 4261 Regina Avenue

December 17 - Public hearing regarding 2208-2210 Beargrass Avenue

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

Note: to sign up for notifications about Louisville Metro Planning and Zoning Cases in District 10 or any area, click here. You'll choose email or text, fill in your email address or phone number, create a password, then you may choose from the list of email/text notifications available.

New zoning case this week: 

18ZONE1083 for 1008 East Oak Street. Change in zoning from R-6 multi family to C-2 commercial on .086 acres for proposed barber/café/tavern space. Case manager is Joel Dock.

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. 

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.

18CUP1142 for 1906 Goldsmith Lane, a conditional use permit for off-street parking on 1.03 acres in the OR 3 and R5 zoning districts for the Visually Impaired Preschool. 

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. 

17ZONE1068 for 2300 HIkes Lane, change in zoning request from C-1 to C-2 for a proposed auto repair shope with 10 bays and an auto sales lot on .9493 acres. 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.

18MINORPLAT1171 for 4023 Bardstown Road, a Minor Subdivision Plat to create two tracts from one lot on two acres in the C-2 and M-1 zoning districts.

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

New cases this week for conditional use permits for non-primary residence short term rentals in residential zoning districts include: 

18CUP1198, 1137 Mulberry Street

18CUP1199, 900 Texas Avenue

18CUP1201, 1509 Texas Avenue

18CUP1202, 1535 Texas Avenue

18CUP1203, 1530 Texas Avenue

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.

18CUP1152 for 918 Stone Street, a conditional use permit for short term rental in a nonprimary residence in the R5 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.

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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