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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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Crisis Phase of LIHEAP

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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.


Louisville Grows Events

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SBDC Day Seminar

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. 


Louisville Parks and Recreations Leagues

Adult Co-Ed Kickball

  • Teams ages 18 and older, minimum of seven teams. Games are on Mondays and Wednesday nights at Seneca Park, 3151 Pee Wee Reese Drive. Registration deadline, April 26, 2019. For more information, click here.

Spring Softball Leagues

  • Co-ed and men’s teams. Games are Monday-Friday nights at several local parks. Registration deadline, April 26, 2019. For more information, click here.

Senior Softball League

  • Ages 60 and older play on Tuesday mornings and 65 and olderplay on Thursday mornings at Camp Taylor Park, 4201 Lee Park. For registration information please contact Al Benniger at 502/458-7727 or Louisville Parks Athletics Office at 502/574-4515.

Youth Soccer Skills Clinics

  • Ages 18 and Younger at the Beechmont Community Center. With Louisville City FC. Free, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – no clinic April 13. Starts on March 16 with a kick-off event and ends April 27. For more information, click here.

Pitch, Hit and Run Competition

  • The annual Pitch, Hit, and Run competition begins March 30 at Petersburg Park.The competition will continue on April 6 at Wyandotte Park.Competitors ages 7-14 are invited to come practice throwing strikes at a designated target, hitting for distance and accuracy, and sprinting from 2nd base to home plate. For more information, call 502/574-4515 or e-mail Brady.Buckley@louisvilleky.gov.

2019 Spring Tree Giveaway

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St. Martin Friday Fish Fry

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Community Health and Wellness Fair

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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.


Better Block Louisville Community Meeting

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New Kentucky Driver's License

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The New KY Drivers License: Get Ready for Changes
CLICK HERE for more information.

MARCH ROLL-OUT
March 19-March 26 is the tentative date for the Jefferson County roll-out of the new license process.


Miracle League of Louisville

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Clearing the Air 2019 APCD Workshop Series

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“APCD 101” seeks to help our community better understand the District’s role in protecting and improving air quality in Louisville. The workshop will explore the many functions and operations of APCD through discussions centered on — but not limited to — the District’s regulatory authority, its air monitoring network, and other programming. The workshop will also discuss the importance of continued community engagement/outreach and how it is an integral part of the District’s work. 

The overall goal of Clearing The Air is to give the public a look at everything from the science of air pollution to the laws and regulations that protect our health from harmful emissions. The 90-minute workshops are being held monthly through November.


Summer Program Resource Fair

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Louisville families with children of all ages are invited to a free resource fair showcasing summer activities for children, youth, and families on Sat., March 23.  Themed “SOAR” which stands for Summer Opportunities and Resource Fair, the event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the DuValle Education Center gym, 3610 Bohne Ave. 

This 6th annual SOAR event will feature local summer activities and resources for children and teens (ages early childhood to high school) including a wide variety of summer camps, parks and recreation programs, as well as employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities from a full list of exhibitors.  Drawings for summer program scholarships and door prizes will also take place.


Free Tax Preparation

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For more information please visit labcservices.org


Circuit Court Clerk- Now Hiring

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NOW HIRING

The Jefferson County Office of the Circuit Court Clerk is currently accepting applications for employment for full-time entry level Deputy Clerk positions {1st, 2nd, & 3rd shifts}.  Interested applicants may contact Human Resources via telephone (502-595-3052 ), via email (lisad@kycourts.ne)t or stop by the Human Resources Division (600 West Jefferson Street, Suite 2023 on 2nd floor of the Hall of Justice) to pick up/submit a KCOJ Application for Employment during our regular business hours; Monday through Friday 830am – 430pm EDT. 

*Please Note - Submission of a completed KCOJ Application for Employment and required documentation does NOT guarantee all applicants an interview.


Notice of Action on a Title V Construction Permit

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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.


Neighborhood Place March Events

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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 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.


Catholic Enrichment Center Events

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, February 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 Black Theology, presented by Greta Stokes Tucker, Ph.D., Diocese of Pittsburgh. Join us as we examine the historical background and origins of Black Theology and analyze the relationship between Black Theology, the Black church and Black liberation movements. We will also explore the major issues and topics that define black theology. 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.

  • The March class will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. “Pastoring in the African American Community” Presenter: Deacon James Turner

Black History Month Lecture Series

As we celebrate Black History in the month of February, join us for these exciting opportunities to learn more about Black history in Louisville and the NAACP’s history.  The lectures are free.

  • Thursday, February 14, 2019, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - “History of Black Louisville”                   Presenter: Ms. Martina Nichols Kunnecke, President of the Neighborhood Planning and                            Preservation, Inc. Louisville Chapter
  • Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - “History of the NAACP”                                     Presenter: Mr. Rauol Cunningham, President of the Louisville Brach NAACP

For more details contact the CEC at 502.776.0262. The center is located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211.

African American Catholic Leadership Awards Dinner

The Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry will host its 32nd Annual African American Catholic Leadership Awards Dinner on Saturday, March 2, 2019, 6:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209. A Silent Auction and Cash Bar will begin at 5:00 p.m. The purpose of this awards dinner is to recognize African American Catholic leadership within the Archdiocese of Louisville. All proceeds from this event will go towards a scholarship fund that assists African American Catholic youth with secondary and post-secondary education. Youth scholarships will be given to young men and women who have demonstrated leadership in their church and school communities. Adults will be recognized for their leadership in the African American Catholic community. Tickets are $70.00 and should be purchased in advance. For further information please call the Office of Multicultural Ministry at (502)471-2146. This is an implementation of the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Strategic Plan along with the National Black Catholic Pastoral Plan. The list of the 2019 award recipients is attached.

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 Explosion 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 Explosion Camp again this year. 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 one 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, arts & crafts, and much more. The center is located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211. For additional information or to register please call the CEC at (502)776-0262.