Neighbors from all over came to the Town Hall hosted by Councilwoman Sexton Smith and President David James at Magazine Street Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Many voiced their concerns about cutting services at a time when they were feeling as though our city is moving forward. Equally concerned, were those trying to pay their bills on a fixed income.
Together, we must find a combination of cuts and new revenue to meet Louisvlle Metro's pension obligation.
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Councilwoman Sexton Smith and Ignite Louisville cut the ribbon to the newly renovated Louisville Youth Group center, a safe space for LGBTQIA+ youth in Kentuckiana for more than 20 years.
LYG promotes personal and community growth through relationship building, leadership development, and social justice activism.
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The redesigned and renovated space is located at 417 E. Broadway on the 2nd floor of the First Lutheran Church.
For more information on the Louisville Youth Group, click here
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Councilwoman Sexton Smith took to the streets of Irish Hill for her monthly cakewalk through District 4. She was joined by LMPD Major Aubrey Gregory, Laura Crook of Metro Animal Services and Lisa Santos from the Irish Hill Neighborhood Association. Special thanks to District 4's own Ellen Sloan for sharing her love of community and baking.
Junior Metro Council Member Madison, and District 4 volunteer Jordan, are emerging luminaries leading the way.
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The Louisville Urban League Guild honored Mrs. Lucille Leggett and Mrs. Ruby Hyde as Seniors Empowered in a Changing World. Because of them, the quest for jobs, justice, education, health and housing is stronger than ever before. Their legacy will be remembered for generations to come!
The Louisville Urban League Guild is a service organization involved in educating people about the Louisville Urban League’s activities and programs. Its members also assist the League in fund development and program implementation. For more information about the Louisville Urban League Guild Click Here.
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Steve Wilson, Co Founder of 21c Museum Hotels, recently won his 4th National Championship. He is currently being considered for the US Team.
District 4 stands ready to cheer for you all the way!
Congratulations!
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Councilwoman Sexton Smith participated in the 20th Annual Breaking Barriers Spotlight Awards Ceremony. This ceremony focused on honoring students’ achievements and recognizing the commitment of teachers, community leaders and organizations for their desire to enrich the lives of gifted and talented students. |
Famed artist Stephen Rolfe Powell has passed away. Born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1951 Powell studied painting and ceramics at Centre College and received a Bachelor of Arts in 1974. He attained his Masters of Fine Arts from Louisiana State University in 1983, it was during this time that Powell had his first experience with hot glass. Powell was hired by Centre College that same year to teach ceramics and sculpture. He founded a glass program at Centre by 1985 which attracted prospective students from around the country. The first studio resided on the roof of Weisiger Theatre. Through Powell’s influence and guidance, many graduates of the program have continued on to graduate school and have become successful glass artists. Patrick Martin runs Emporia State’s glass program in Kansas and Brook White runs Flame Run Glass Studio in Louisville. Che Rhodes, after heading the glass program at Southern Illinois University for five years, started the glass department at the University of Louisville. Dr. Alysia Fischer has published numerous articles and monographs related to glass, both archaeological and contemporary. Last summer she was the curator for a show, 'North Carolina and the Studio Glass Movement' and is currently working on a research project on Harvey Littleton's vitreographs.
He was named 1999 and 2000 Kentucky Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). In 2004, he received the Acorn Award for outstanding professor at a Kentucky college or university. He was an outstanding teacher, if you were his student he was a model for how to care for students. There are countless stories of his commitment students, as a student but more importantly as a person. He checked on you, fed you, gave you a second or third chance. He was there for you. He is survived by his wife Shelly and two children.
Rest well sir. Thank you.
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Get ready, get fresh.
New Roots is now accepting orders and inquiries for the 2019 Fresh Stop Markets.
New Roots' Fresh Stop Markets are bi-weekly fresh food markets that "pop-up" at local churches, community centers and businesses in neighborhoods without farm-fresh food, where people who subscribe for organic, local produce can collect their shares (bags). New Roots is a grassroots nonprofit organization that supports the markets, volunteer leaders, farmers and fundraising that make it happen.
Here’s how it works: Community members purchase shares of 8-10 varieties of seasonal produce in advance, which comes from local farmers who provide fresh, delicious and organic items. Share prices are determined on an income-sliding scale, and everyone gets the same food regardless of what you pay. You then pick up your share at your neighborhood Fresh Stop Market every other week, at the market of your choice. Pop-up markets in seven different Louisville neighborhoods means fresh food is closer to home. Shareholders and volunteers regularly describe this movement of Fresh Food For All as life-changing.
Call 502.509.6770, or email info@newroots.org, to join a Fresh Stop Market in your community ahead of the June kick-offs. We double SNAP Benefits, and accept debit/credit.
2019 Fresh Stop Markets are located in Berrytown, Shelby Park/Smoketown, Russell, Old Louisville, Hikes Point, Portland, and New Albany. Share prices are $6, $12, $25, or $40 based on your income and number of people in your household. Click here to see our PayMint scale.
Contribute or volunteer to New Roots to support this life-saving work! Click here if you are an individual. Click here if you are a business.
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OBAP's Aerospace Career Education (ACE) Academy provides middle and high school youth with exposure to opportunities in aerospace and aviation through week long summer camps.
Endorsed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), OBAP has served a leading role in establishing ACE Academies nationwide to introduce, educate and guide diverse students towards careers in aviation.
For more information Click here.
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CAN YOU SEE ME?
Tuesdays, March 19th – April 16th @ 6:45pm
Western Library, 604 S. 10th Street
Conversations about Mental Health in the African American Community. This new seven-part series led by Dr. Steven Kniffley, Assoc. Director of the Center for Behavioral Health at Spalding University.
Kentuckiana Builds Orientations
March 21st, 25th, 28th, @ 10:00 am & 5:30 pm
Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway
Kentuckiana Builds is a 6-week training program that prepares you for a quality profession in fields like electrical, carpentry, pipefitting, plumbing, masonry, insulation and much more. For more information, please call 502-566-3371
2019 Annual Meeting & Lyman T Johnson Distinguished Leadership Awards
Thursday, March 21st @ 11am – 1pm
Louisville Central Community Center, 1300 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Please join LCCC Board of Directors and Staff as we honor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Ellis, Outstanding Community Volunteer, Award Recipient. To RSVP: (502) 583-8821
West Louisville Dream Team Community Meeting
Thursday, March 21st @ 5:30 pm
NIA Center, 2900 W. Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room
For additional information please call 502-487-4419 or visit website www.westlouisvilledirectory.com
A Broadway Revue
Friday, March 22nd @ 7:00-9:00 pm
Louisville Central Community Centers, 1300 West Muhammad Ali Blvd
Don’t miss the Tiny Tykes and Youth Troupe perform in our “Best of Broadway Revue”! We’ll be performing songs from your favorite Broadway Musicals! For information, call (502)583-8821.
ACE the ACT with TLC!
Saturday, March 23rd @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Louisville Central Community Centers, 1300 West Muhammad Ali Blvd
Facilitated by Eddie Tinsley who has tutored the ACT for nine years. Sign up today and find ways to improve your score! Light breakfast and lunch provided. Reserve your spot! Call Deborah Grant @ 502-583-8821.
$aving Your Future Launch Party
Tuesday, March 26th @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Louisville Central Community Centers, 1300 West Muhammad Ali Blvd
Whatever your goals are, our financial coach will support you: New Home, Car, Credit Repair, etc. Come out to our free $aving Your Future launch party to find out how! Vendors, Refreshments, & Fun! For more information or questions about this event, call Ashi Stone at 502-583-8821.
Russell Neighborhood Association Meeting
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Western Branch Library, 604 South 10th Street
For additional information please email: msjackie6040@gmail.com
Focus Community Meeting
Thursday, March 28th @ 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Joshua Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 426 S. 15th Street
Focus Community Meeting for Delores Pre-School Tutoring Service in the Russell Community. All community residents and leaders are invited to attend. For additional information please email deloresbutler1240@gmail.com.
Notice of Action on a Federally Enforceable District Origin Operating Permit (FEDOOP)
The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to renew a FEDOOP operating permit for Advance Ready Mix Concrete Plants 1 & 2 (batch ready mix plant), 820 East Water Street and 201 North Clay Street, Louisville, KY 40202 in accordance with Regulation 2.17. This is a standard FEDOOP renewal. The 30-day public comment period starts on February 26, 2019, and ends on March 29, 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 West 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 or 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 March 29, 2019.
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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Reminders at your fingertips
Clicking one of the links below to download Recycle Coach will keep you up to date on waste and recycling with the following features:
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What Goes Where tells all Jefferson County residents how to dispose of specific items such as hazardous waste, electronics and more.
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Personalized Collection Calendar has the collection schedules of Bulky Waste (junk), garbage, recycling, and yard waste for Urban Services District residents serviced by Louisville Metro.
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Individual Reminders is the place to sign up to receive automated reminders when bulky waste and other collections are scheduled for a specific address in the Urban Services District residents serviced by Louisville Metro.
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What Type of Recycler Are You? This is a five-minute quiz that lets you see how your recycling knowledge compares with others in Louisville.
Get Recycle Coach now at Google Play or at the App Store.
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Louisville’s Air Pollution Control District (APCD) is hosting the 2019 APCD Workshop Series. Are you curious about the air you breathe, what’s in it, and how it’s protected? Plan to attend a free monthly workshop to get an in-depth look at how APCD keeps the air clean.
All meetings will be held at the Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York Street, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
- April 15
- May 20
- June 17
- July 15
- August 19
- September 16
- October 21
- November 18
For more information, please visit www.louisvilleky.gov/APCD or call 574-6000.
 The public comment period is 30 days after the announcement is printed in the Courier Journal. If you chose to voice your opinion, letters must be mailed to: Alcohol Beverage Control Board
1003 Twilight Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
New Location 717 E. Market Street
Attached, please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for an NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage by the Drink, Quota Retail Liquor by the Drink, and Sunday Liquor Drink license(s) being applied for, located at 717 E. Market Street, Louisville, KY. 40202. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, February 27, 2019.
New Location 900-906 E. Main Street Ste. 101
Attached, please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for an NQ2 Restaurant Retail Drink, Sunday Liquor Drink, and Caterer's license(s) being applied for, located at 900-906 E. Main Street, Ste. 101, Louisville, KY. 40206. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Friday, March 1, 2019.
Addition to License 700 E. Market St.
Attached, please find an Addition/Change to License memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a Quota Retail Liquor by the Drink, NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage by the Drink, Supplemental Bar, Sunday Liquor Drink, and 4 a.m. Extended Hours license(s) being applied for, located at 700 E. Market Street, Louisville, KY. 40202. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
New Location / Addition to Application 114 W. Main Street
Attached, please find a New Location memo/Addition to Previous Announcement memo and Courier Journal Legal advertisement for a Quota Retail Liquor by the Drink license being applied for, located at 114 West Main Street, Louisville, KY. 40202. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday ,March 13, 2019.
Louisville Metro Community Services - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) Appointment Scheduler
Households with incomes below $64,000 are eligible for participation in this program.Please note that the IRS does not allow our program to prepare returns that include farm income, income from rental properties or businesses or self-employment income that includes depreciation or that includes expenses for other employees of the business.
List of Documents to bring for your appointment
There are two ways that you can take advantage of the free tax services:
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Self-File: Click here to access free versions of Turbo Tax or My Free Taxes (H&R Block's product) and click on the Free Online Tax Filing tab which is located near the top of the page. Prepare and e-file your own return. Assistance, if needed, is provided through an 800 number.
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Traditional VITA Service: You schedule an appointment using this site and work with a certified volunteer that will assist you in preparing your return, review it with you and efile it for you when finished.
Here is a list of sites where you can make an appointment:
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Louisville Urban League: 1535 West Broadway,
Through Thursday from Noon until 8PM and Saturdays 9AM until 3PM.
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Salt and Light Community Development: 3025 Gerald Drive,
Monday and Tuesday from 5PM until 9PM
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Sun Valley Community Center: 6505 Bethany Lane,
Tuesday from 10AM until 7PM, Wednesday from 10AM until 4PM and Saturday from 9AM until 1PM
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United Crescent Hill Ministries: 150 State Street,
Friday from 9AM until 3PM
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Wesley House Community Services: 5114 Preston Highway,
Monday and Tuesday from 10AM until 3PM
Here is a list of sites where Walk- in services are available:
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Bates Community Development Corp ~ 1228 Jackson St ,
Monday Noon until 7PM, Thursday 10AM to 4PM, Saturday from 10AM until 3PM
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Sun Valley Community Center ~ 6505 Bethany Lane ,
Thursday 9AM until 7PM
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Portland Promise Center ~1831 Baird St ,
Friday 7PM until 9:30PM, Saturday 9AM until 3PM and Sunday from 3PM until 7PM
Within minutes of making your appointment, you should receive a confirmation email with a calendar appointment attached to the email. In addition, you will also receive a phone reminder the day before your appointment.
Appointments can be changed or canceled at any time on this website. You can also make or cancel an appointment at any time (24/7) using our automated phone system by dialing (502) 305-0005 and following the instructions.
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Notice of Planning & Design Public Meetings
For basic details for all of below 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.
You can also click on the image below to go to the application page, although the page may be slow to load.
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.
Notice of Application for Demolition Permit of Historic Structure
The New KY Drivers License: Get Ready for Changes
Butchertown butchertownpres@gmail.com 1st Tuesday @ 6:00 pm
Germantown Paristown 1094 E. Kentucky St. 396-4836 judithmagrem28@gmail.com 3rd Monday @ 6:00 pm
Irish Hill Neighborhood Association For more information info@irishhillneighbors.org
Original Highlands 1228 E. Breckenridge St 287-3938 cwoo59@aol.com 3rd Monday @ 6:00 pm
Paristown Pointe 1228 E. Breckinridge St 502-587-1595 jorobinson854@icloud.com 2nd Tuesday @6:30 pm
Phoenix Hill 451 Baxter Avene 583-7133 phoenixhillna@gmail.com 4th Monday @ 5:30 pm
Portland Now 2503 Montgomery St. 438-0189 larry.stoess@gmail.com 1st Tuesday @ 6:30 pm
Russell Neighborhood -6pm 631 S 28th St. The fourth Tuesday of the month at (502) 489-7004 or email Jackie Floyd
Meriwether- Fort Hill - Shelby Traditional Elementary 735 Ziegler Street The fourth Tuesday of the month Call Jess (270) 227-9123
Schnitzelburg Area Community Council St Elizabeth's 1020 E Burnett Schnitzelburg.org
Shelby Park 600 E. Oak Street charles.rogalinski@ky.gov Shelby Park on Facebook 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 pm
Smoketown 620 Lampton 836-7661 666@webberconsulting.org 3rd Monday @ 6:30 pm
South Fourth Street- Jim Reskin, President jreskin5@gmail.com
Metro Call: 311 or (502) 574-5000
Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
Louisville Forward/Economic Development: (502) 574-4140
Planning & Design Services: (502) 574-6230
Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
Public Works: (502) 574-5810
TARC: (502) 585-1234
PARC: (502) 569-6222
Legal Aid: (502) 584-1254
IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
Congressman John Yarmuth: (502) 582-5129
Solid Waste Management (SWMS): (502) 574-3571
Metro Parks: (502) 456-8100
Metro Police: (Non Emergency) (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
LMPD 1st Division: (502) 574-7167
LMPD 2nd Division: (502) 574-2478
LMPD 4th Division: (502) 574-7010
LMPD 5th Division: (502) 574-7636
Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
Metro Safe: (502) 572-3460 or (502) 574-7111
Vacant & Public Property Administration: (502) 574-4016
Brightside: (502) 574-2613
Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): (502) 753-4888
Your State Representative or State Senator: http://www.lrc.ky.gov
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