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 The City of Plantation is located in District 7 with just under 1,000 residents. This wonderful city was established in 1960.
Mayor Becky Peak, who took office in 2002, is proud of the city. “I think Plantation is a community that has managed to remain relevant as everything around it has changed,” she said.
Planation has remained relevant over the years in a variety of ways. In 2005, the city lost the Plantation Swim Club which was home to the National Swimming and Diving Championships seen on ABC. “At the time, the people of Plantation had to figure out what would replace it, and it became part of the Louisville Indoor Racquet Club. That was a critical component in the city repurposing itself,” she said.
The city is proud of its accomplishments over the past decade as well. “We have offered grants to our residents. They are Citywide City Pride Curb Appeal Grants. When people ride through and want to purchase new homes we want them to say that this is a community where they want to live. If people need to paint their front doors, replace shutters, replace gutters, or improve landscaping, then we help them accomplish those goals by buying those items. We invest in our residents in that way,” said Mayor Peak.
Plantation is also investing in its infrastructure with one of the city’s current projects. The city is working its way toward ADA compliance. “We have a multi-year plan in place to update our sidewalks for walkability. People will be able to walk throughout the city and walk to Westport Road to have access to public transportation if that’s something they want to do,” said Mayor Peak. The first improvements were made two years ago, and the city will advance the project in the upcoming fiscal year budget.
Mayor Peak stated that she will be working on attracting a new restaurant to the city, and she acknowledges there are a number of great businesses in the area. “The Louisville Indoor Racquet Club is a place that a lot of people are familiar with. It has been around since the early 1970s and it has grown over the years. The Plantation Animal Clinic has been here for a long time too and is a great community partner,” she said.
The newest business in Plantation is O’Reilly Auto Parts at the corner of Westport Road and Hermitage Way. The store won’t open until Fall, but it already has a positive impact on the neighborhood. “What they’ve done to improve the appearance of that corner is phenomenal,” said Mayor Peak.
Residents always look forward to the annual events in Plantation. The city just had its annual recycling event that is hosted by one of Plantation’s small businesses, RE Solutions. “From 9 a.m.–11 a.m. we probably had 50 cars that came through for document shredding, electronics recycling, and medication disposal. We also collected clothes for veterans, and collected book, CDs, DVDs, and board games donated to Bookworks. Every year we try to add one more benefit to our cause,” said Mayor Peak. Residents don’t have to get out of their cars, because volunteers move the items out of their trunks or back seats for them. “We make it really easy for everybody,” she said.
On the second Saturday in October, the City of Plantation celebrates the Portland Christian School Fall Festival. "The daylong event is about people coming together. There will be artisans, vendors and food. It's a wonderful event." said Mayor Peak.
 Mr. Frank Grubbs grew up in District 7 and lives in our wonderful district today. “I moved back here from Virginia seven years ago,” said Mr. Grubbs. "This is home."
Mr. Grubbs lives close to Westport Village and likes spending time at home, riding his bike, and eating at the Goose Creek Diner. However, he really enjoys making sure District 7 is beautiful and clean.
As the District 7 Brightside Champion, Mr. Grubbs serves as an ambassador to the Brightside program. “We have a team of neighbors who get together to perform cleanliness inspections three times a year in March, June, and September," he said.
Mr. Grubbs crisscrosses District 7 with his team of volunteers to ensure that our community is as clean as possible. “We start at Cox Park. Next, we go to Herr Lane to inspect Ballard High School and Wilder Elementary School. Then, we go up Westport Road toward Westport Middle School and Goose Creek. We also hit Washington Avenue along the way,” said Mr. Grubbs.
Mr. Grubbs and his team are able to identify areas that need to be cleaned up by Brightside. “We’re pretty fortunate, because our area generally scores well. If we rate an area low, then Brightside can send a crew out to work on it," he said.
Mr. Grubbs and his team enjoy the comradery that comes with being Brightside volunteers. “We enjoy getting together. This is where we all live so we truly enjoy the work that we do to keep the district clean," said Mr. Grubbs.
Thank you, Mr. Grubbs, for keeping District 7 clean.
 Although other businesses have come and gone, the Thai Café has been a mainstay in the Holiday Manor Shopping Center for almost two and a half decades. Mr. Billy Snow works at the restaurant that is owned by his wife, Mrs. Chavantee Snow. “We opened in September of 1994. The restaurant will be 25 years old in September of this year,” he said.
People come from all over the city to try the Thai Café's signature Thai cuisine. “The most popular dish on the menu is our pad thai. We sell more of that than anything else,” said Mr. Snow. Pad thai is a Thai dish consisting of stir-fried rice noodles, sauce, seasonings, tofu and bean sprouts with chicken, beef, or shrimp.
The pad thai keeps people coming back, but there are a variety of good options on the menu. “The green curry and red curry dishes are customer favorites,” said Mr. Snow.
The dishes at the Thai Café can be imitated, but never replicated. “We sell a lot of spring rolls, because they’re a little different than egg rolls. The wrapping that we use is a little thinner so it makes the roll a little crunchy, and people really like that,” said Mr. Snow.
The restaurant was all Mrs. Chavantee Snow’s idea. “I’m just here helping her out anyway I can,” said Mr. Snow. Their family also helps run the successful eatery.
The Snow family really enjoys having their restaurant in District 7. “For me it’s the people. Our customers and the people in the area are so kind,” said Mr. Snow.
The Thai Café is open Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday. Lunch is served Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. On Monday through Thursday dinner is from 5:00 p.m.–9 p.m. On Friday and Saturday dinner is from 5:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Derby Celebration and Club Birthday
Monday, April 22 at 10:30 a.m.
St. Matthews Community Center, 310 Ten Pin Ln.
Come Celebrate Derby, the Woman's Club of St. Matthews' birthday, and the General Federation of Women's Clubs anniversary. A luncheon is planned with festive activities. Reservations and luncheon fees are required. Please Contact Diane Buddell at 895-7305 for more information.
Dave & Buster’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, April 6 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Dave & Buster's Louisville, 5000 Shelbyville Road
 Breakfast Buffet includes:
Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Roasted Potatoes, Bagels with Cream Cheese, Waffles, Fresh Fruit, Orange Juice, Soda, Coffee and Tea.
Also included:
Coloring and Craft Tables, an Easter Egg Hunt, and most importantly: Photos with the Easter Bunny (please bring camera or phone with you).
Contact Ashley Kraus at 963-0947 for details.
 Kentucky Shakespeare announces the 2019 Shakespeare in the Parks tour. The 6-actor, 90-minute production of Macbeth will make its debut performance in District 7 on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the Carrie Gaulbert Cox Park, 3730 River Road. (Rain Space is Saint Leonard Parish & School, 440 Zorn Avenue.)
This performance is sponsored by Councilwoman Paula McCraney (D7) and Councilman Bill Hollander (D9).
Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics for this free, family-friendly community event.
Here are some other dates and locations in or near D7:
- Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Matthews City Hall, 3940 Grandview Avenue. Rain space in St. Matthews Community Center, 310 Ten Pin Lane.
- Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at Story Avenue Park, 1519 Story Avenue. Rain space TBD.
For more information and future dates, please visit kyshakespeare.com.
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