 The LIHEAP Crisis Program continues through March 29 (or until funding is completed). LIHEAP provides financial assistance to help low-income residents of Jefferson County pay utility bills.
This year’s Crisis Program features expanded eligibility allowing residents who received a utility bill with a past due amount to apply, in addition to continuing to serve those who received a disconnect notice. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. Please click here for eligibility and for other information.
The Kentucky Small Business Development Center-Louisville is partnering with the National Development Council to celebrate SBDC Day on March 20, 2019.
We are hosting an excellent seminar, “Cash Reigns Supreme.” Presented by the National Development Council, this class discusses several important facets that affect cash flow.
For more information please click here.
 
 There is vendor table space available at this event. There are no exhibitor fees; tables and chairs will be provided at no charge. Additional booth decoration or furnishings will be provided by the exhibitor. Setup time is 9am to 9:45am.
This event is an informative event, where we educate our community on important health issues and provide free healthcare screening. For a copy of the Vendor application form please click here.
 The New KY Drivers License: Get Ready for Changes
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MARCH ROLL-OUT
March 19-March 26 is the tentative date for the Jefferson County roll-out of the new license process.
Nuisance plants can interfere with driving, damage infrastructure
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews will begin treating for noxious and nuisance weeds throughout the state this month. The treatments aid in controlling the spread of undesirable plants along state highway rights of way.
The Cabinet, in accordance with KRS 176.051, targets Johnson grass, giant foxtail, Canada thistle, nodding thistle, common teasel, multiflora rose, amur honeysuckle, poison hemlock, marestail, Japanese knotweed and kudzu.
Left uncontrolled, noxious weeds can grow so large that they interfere with a driver’s line of vision on highways. They can also damage pavement and embankments and clog ditches, causing drainage problems.
Noxious weeds often invade and destroy the roadside turf grass, leaving these areas vulnerable to erosion. They can also smother native plants through rapid reproduction and long-term persistence.
Motorists are reminded to use extra caution when crews spraying for weeds are out on the roadways.
Property owners who are actively treating noxious weeds on private property may request the eradication of nuisance weeds found on adjacent state-owned right of way. A written application must be submitted to the property owner's local highway district office. To request an application, please contact the appropriate district highway office. Contact information may be found here
Images of the most common noxious and nuisance weeds targeted by KYTC spraying operations can be found below:
Johnson Grass
Marestail
Giant Foxtail
Japanese Knotweed
  For more information please visit labcservices.org
 Notice of Action on a Title V Construction Permit
The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit to Zeon Chemical L.P. (synthetic rubber production), 4100 Bells Lane, in accordance with Regulation 2.03. The project is to install a new vacuum pump and knock-out pot. The 30-day public comment period starts on February 28, 2019, and ends on April 1, 2019. A public hearing may be scheduled if the District determines that there are germane, unresolved issues or substantial public interest, in accordance with Regulation 2.07.
Drafts of the permit and summary are available at the District office, 701 W. Ormsby Avenue, Suite 303, Louisville, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling Matt King at (502) 574-6000, emailing airpermits@louisvilleky.gov, or at the following website: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/APCD/docket. Copies of the application are available upon request. Written comments will be accepted at airpermits@louisvilleky.gov until midnight or at the District office until 5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2019.
 March 4, 11, 12, and March 21, Passport Health Care Community Engagement at three 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.
- March 4 and 11, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd (door #16) side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 1 - 3:30 p.m. Call (502) 212-6677 to leave a message telling us that you want to attend.
- March 12 at NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 4018 West Market Street on the Market Street side of the Academy at Shawnee, 10:30am – 12noon. Call (502) 212-6677 to leave a message telling us that you want to attend.
- March 21 @ South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 1000 Neighborhood Place, 2:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. Call 1-800-578-0603, ext. 8428 to leave a message if you want to attend.
Tuesdays, March 5 – April 9, 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 @ 363-1483.
Six 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 FREE by the Passionist Earth and Spirit Center and the Mindfulness Mentors.
March 11, The Center for Women and Families Outreach at First Neighborhood Place, 1- 3:30 p.m. Located at 1503 Rangeland Rd (door #24) side of Thomas Jefferson Middle School. For more information, contact Nayelyi Sanchez, Domestic Violence Advocate at (502) 581-7270. Staff with the Center for Women and Families will be on-hand to give an overview of their services which include trauma-informed advocacy and support for qualified families and individuals with supportive services; emergency shelter; sexual assault services; housing; children’s services and more.
March 12 and 14, A Healthy Journey for Two Educational Baby Shower at two locations 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. For more information, contact Mendy Mason at 502-341-5400.
- March 12 at NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 4018 West Market Street. 10 a.m. – noon
- March 14 at First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd., 1 – 3 p.m.
March 14, Passport Health Care Community Engagement at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Located at 3610 Bohne Ave. Call 485-6710 for more information. 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.
March 15, Fifth Third Bank Financial Empowerment Mobile, 9 a.m. – noon Fifth Third Bank Financial Empowerment E-Bus will be at NorthWest Neighborhood Place to assist our community with financial matters such as viewing your credit report, fraud awareness and prevention, home ownership seminars and information on how to avoid foreclosure. For more information, contact Adam Hall at adam.hall@53.com.
March 20, “Addiction 101: Moving Forward” at the Portland Branch Library, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Located at 3305 Northwestern Pkwy. Call Nannette Dix at 634-6057 for information. Part of the “Addiction 101” series, this event will continue the conversations about the effect that drug and alcohol abuse and addictions have on families and communities. The theme of this event “Moving Forward” will focus on what has been working and what else needs to be done to help individuals move on from drug addiction.
March 20, 7th Annual Butterfly Effect Prom Event at NorthWest Neighborhood Place, 3:30 – 6 p.m. Located at 4018 W. Market St. Call 313-4892 for more information. Prom is an exciting yet expensive time for many community families. The Butterfly Effect Prom Event will help match donated dresses, shoes and accessories with students in need of assistance. ALL donations of prom attire (dresses, shoes, accessories such as bags and jewelry), restaurant gift cards and hygiene items are greatly appreciated and are being collected through March 9. Sponsored by NorthWest Neighborhood Place and the Family Youth Resource Center at the Academy of Shawnee.
March 20, Colon Health Screening Information Booth at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Located at 1000 Neighborhood Place. Call 772-8588 for more information. Stop by and receive information on Colon Health. Information on free Colon Health Screening kits will be available. Sponsored by Family Health Center.
March 23, SOAR (Summer Opportunities And Resource Fair) at DuValle Education Center/Carter Gym, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Located at 3610 Bohne Ave. Call 313-4635 for more information. Come speak with several agencies that will provide families with information regarding summer programs, camps, and other summer activities for youth and teens. Also featured will be healthy eating workshops, information about summer scholarship opportunities and door prizes. Sponsored by Ujima, Bridges of Hope and Cane Run Neighborhood Places, JCPS and the Villages at Park DuValle.
Tuesdays, Starting March 26 – April 30, 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. A six week class to learn more about healthy eating, meal planning on a budget and more. Persons can still attend who have participated before, but will not be able to earn a slow-cooker.
Ngoma Movement Series
“Ngoma is Swahili for dance”. “The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word.” - Mata Hari The series of beginning dance classes includes Ballet, Jazz, Liturgical, Hip-Hop, and Modern. They take place from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, ages six through nine and Thursdays, ages three through five. An older age group might be added based upon the number of requests. Space is limited, and you must sign-up. The cost is $25.00 a series. Appropriate dance attire is required. Assistance and resources are available. Contact the CEC at 502.776.0262 to sign-up or for more details. The center is located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211.
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 takes place on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Cultural Institute is being offered again this year. Sewing takes place on Mondays, Dance on Tuesdays and Arts and Crafts on Thursdays. 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 more details and to schedule your child. The center is located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211.
Men’s Bible Study
The Office of Multicultural Ministry’s Catholic Enrichment Center is hosting Men’s Bible Study sessions on Tuesdays from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. This is a weekly opportunity for men to study scripture and explore the power of God’s word while providing an opportunity for men to connect and bond with other men through this male ministry initiative. This program is in partnership with the Naioth School Ministry. For more information contact John Reed at 502.776.0262 or John McKinney, PhD at 502.303.0747. The center is located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211.
Thea Bowman Institute Certificate Program
The Office of Multicultural Ministry’s next Thea Bowman Institute class will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Catholic Enrichment Center, 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211. The session topic is Effective Parish Ministry Leaders vs. Pastoring in the African American Catholic Community, presented by Deacon James Turner. 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.
Viongozi Parish Ministry Leadership Program
The Office of Multicultural Ministry’s Viongozi Leadership Program will offer a session on Wednesday, March 20, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. at the Catholic Enrichment Center (CEC), 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY. The session topic is: “Called to Lead”. The presenter is Fr. John Judie. The fee is $10.00 per person. The purpose of the Viongozi Program is to enhance leadership skills for parish ministry. The process is intended for individuals new in ministry, individuals considering a leadership position in the church, or individuals newly discerned or elected by parish lay leadership. Participants must be at least 16 years of age. All Parish Leadership Team members are invited to attend. For additional information or to register, call the Office of Multicultural Ministry at 502.471.2146.
ACT/SAT Test Prep
The Office of Multicultural Ministry’s Catholic Enrichment Center is offering ACT/SAT Test Prep Sessions on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The center is located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211. The next dates are: April 6, 2019; and June 1, 2019. The classes are FREE!! These dates coincide with the national ACT/SAT test dates which are: April 13, 2019; June 8, 2019; and July 13, 2019. The test is not offered at the CEC. Call 502.776.0262 for additional information or to register.
Spring Break Camp
Are you searching for something positive for your child to participate in during spring break? The Catholic Enrichment Center of the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry will offer a Spring Break Camp again this year. The theme is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). It will take place Monday, April 1 through Friday, April 5, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This week-long program is for youth currently enrolled in grades K through eight and will provide your child with a safe, productive and exciting spring break experience. The cost is $50.00 per child and includes breakfast, lunch, snack, internal learning experiences including science labs, computer coding and more. It also includes external learning experiences Field Trips) to the Frazier History Museum, Louisville Water Company, and the Kentucky Science Center. For additional information or to register please call the CEC at (502)776-0262. The center is located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211.
Senior Pre-Derby Extravaganza
AND THEY’RE OFF!! It’s that time of year again! The Catholic Enrichment Center of the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry will host its Annual Senior Pre-Derby Extravaganza on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 11:00 a.m., The center is located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY. This exciting event is an opportunity for our seniors to celebrate the Kentucky Derby and strengthen relationships. Some of the activities will include: Celebrity Stick Horse Races with betting; a Derby Hat Style Show & Contest (for men and women); lunch; door prizes and more. The tickets are $7.00 per person and will only be sold on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon & 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Enrichment Center. You must purchase a ticket in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door on the day of the event. Space is limited, and this event is on a first come, first serve basis. For further details on the event, please contact the Catholic Enrichment Center at (502)776-0262. It is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Ministry, its Senior Council and the Catholic Enrichment Center Task Force.
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