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Last Wednesday, Councilwoman Barbara Sexton Smith participated in "West on Wednesday" by visiting Lucretia's Kitchen at Chef Space.
West on Wednesday is an event that encourages everyone to travel west and support local businesses and restaurants.
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Many of Louisville's businesses and organizations are working with the Louisville Fund for the Arts to provide cultural passes to children ages 0-21!
Cultural passes offer access to the city's extensive arts and cultural scene and can be picked up at your local library branch!
Many thanks to the Main Branch of our library system for hosting our 2019 summer launch.
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Dasha Barbours Southern Bistro opened its second location at the Louisville Central Community Center.
Artist and chemist Elmer Lucille Allen and Jazz Musician Stix Hooper were among the many guests who enjoyed the great food and festivities at the ribbon cutting.
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Yes - this is a beautiful sit-down restaurant located inside LCCC at 1301 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Click here for hours and information
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Mentorship is a great thing for the mentor and the mentee. Councilwoman encourages everyone to do both throughout your life.
A great example is pictured here with newly-elected Councilwoman Keisha Dorsey as CW Sexton Smith's mentee. And, Craig Schermann as Sexton Smith's Louisville Rotary mentor.
We all need help along the way, and one of the greatest gifts of all is to share your lessons.
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June 6th was the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Many people came together to honor and celebrate those who have served our country at the Louisville Memorial Auditorium. |
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Breckinridge Metropolitan High School provides a structured, caring environment for students with unique needs as they progress in academics and social, emotional learning.
Kellye Cunningham invited Councilwoman Sexton Smith to bring greetings and words of encouragement to the students on graduation day.
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The Muhammad Ali Center recognizes outstanding women for their accomplishments through the Daughters of Greatness program.
Ambassador Shabazz presented Dr. Neeli Bendapudi, president of the University of Louisville, with her Daughter of Greatness recognition.
Congratulations Dr. Bendapudi.
Click here to see all Daughters of Greatness and learn more about the program.
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June 7th was National Gun Violence Awareness Day. The Councilwoman joined community members in wearing orange to honor victims and survivors of gun violence.
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America gathered in Jefferson Square Park for the official announcement as we learned the historic City Hall Clock Tower, Big Four Bridge, and the 24 City Post kiosks would be lit orange.
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On Saturday, June 8th, the MOMS hosted the annual National Gun Violence Awareness Picnic in Sheppard Park located at 1601 Magazine Street.
Come see the beautiful $600,000 renovation and Congo Drum line waiting just for you.
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The Filson Historical Society hosted an opening reception for the Enid Yandell exhibition. Susan McNeese Lynch mesmerized the huge crowd with her stunning performance portraying the life and legacy of this world-famous artist from Louisville born in 1869.
David Yandell Wood was all smiles as he represented the Yandell family and its many generations of significant contributions to our community and the world.
Jackie Rosky shows up everywhere and you just might see her playing her cello at Waterfront Wednesday.
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Friends and family gathered for the unveiling of the historical marker to honor Muhammad Ali and Fred Stoner Sr. Fred Stoner Jr. was there to share his father's story and to celebrate this momentous occasion.
Fred Stoner Sr. added that special touch and taught young Cassius Clay how to dance in the boxing ring.
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee...
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District 4 is ready to get things done this summer!
Notice any issues in District 4? You can report them to Legislative Assistant Wanda Mitchell Smith at (502) 574-1104
Councilwomen Sexton Smith, Dorsey, and Purvis want you to know you're "in good hands!"
And finally, District 4 intern Audrey Champelli graduated from Manual High School and will be spending the summer with us before leaving for college!
We are ready to work for YOU!
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Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program! It's aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window.
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Join us at Republic Bank (9600 Brownsboro Rd) to learn more about how a NeXt! Consulting Team can take your organization to the next level. RSVP for the info session at grants@fundforthearts.org.
As a part of the NeXt! Program, NeXt! Ambassadors are broken into teams of 5-7 individuals to tackle a single project for a local nonprofit. NeXt! Consulting Projects span an array of areas, but will most often fall into the categories of: collaborative initiatives, audience development, event management, program implementation, business operations, marketing and communications, and fundraising/development. |
Menu:
Mattie's Famous Smoked Chicken Wings, Fried Chicken, Love Soul BBQ Rib, Green Beans , Collard Greens, Mac and Cheese, Sweet Potatoes, Banana Pudding, and Mattie’s Famous Sweet Tea & Lemonade
Event ticket cost: $12 per person
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Senior Nutrition - 9am-1pm Monday through Thursday, 1407 W. Jefferson St.
Mondays - Book Mobile, Art Therapy, Bible Study Computer Classes (Based on Weekly Rotation)
Wednesdays - Exercise: Movement & Music, Silver Sneakers Aerobics, yoga (based on weekly rotation)
Thursdays - Pass the Trash game with prizes
The Louisville Metro Department of Community Services Senior Nutrition Program provides lunches at this location to people 60 years or older upon reservation (call 574-MEAL). Donations are invited and encouraged.
Recovery - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1407 W. Jefferson St.
Tuesdays 6pm-7pm - The Bridge 15th & Jefferson, CHRIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST - Gather at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1407 W. Jefferson St. for a relaxed time to worship God while focusing on recovery, grace, forgiveness and love! All are invited!
Tuesdays 8pm-9pm - FRESH START - Gather at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1407 W. Jefferson St. for the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12-step free recovery treatment program for people suffering from alcohol addiction! All are invited!
Thursdays 7pm-8pm - ANONYMITY HOME GROUP - Gather at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1407 W. Jefferson St. for a combined Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12-step free recovery treatment program or a recovery program based on Christian principals! Rotation of program based on home group. All are invited!
Reentry - Mondays 7/1/19 through 9/23/19, 1407 W. Jefferson St.
You may begin the program any time during the 12 weeks. However, attendance is mandatory for both Sessions of Boot Camp in order to receive 30-day credit toward time served. Attendance is also mandatory for all 12 sessions to receive a 12-week certificate and recommendation to the parole board.
Week 1: Introduction pre-survey - Ferguson // Reading Comprehension - Fitzgerald
Week 2: Math Review - Fitzgerald // Management/Budgeting - Fitzgerald
Contact: (502) 583-5544, molovillage@att.net, wanda_molo@att.net
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Book Rich Environments (BRE) Program
Through the National Book Foundation’s “Book Rich Environments” program, Louisville Metro Housing Authority (LMHA) will partner with the Louisville Free Public Library, Friends of the Library, and local literacy partners to distribute over 14,000 brand-new books to underserved children ages 0 to 18. If your organization is interested in distributing books to your clients, at an event, through a literacy program, or other means, please fill out the request form CLICK HERE on our LMHA website. A member of the LMHA team will receive this online form and contact you to arrange pickup of your books. For more information please contact Pam Bischoff at bischoff@lmha1.org or call 502-569-3554.
Congratulations!!!!
Russell Neighborhood Health Center is Now Open
1425 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 584-2992 § Hours M-F 8am – 5pm
The U.S. Census Bureau is Hiring
The Census is currently recruiting thousands of applicants in the Jefferson County area for temporary work-from-home and office positions. Are your looking for ways to help your community?
Click here to view the May 2019 issue of the Vision Russell Newsletter. |
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.
724 Brent Street
Attached, please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for an NQ1 Convention Center Retail Drink, Sunday Liquor Drink, and 4 a.m. Extended Hours license(s) being applied for, located at 724 Brent Street, Louisville, KY. 40204. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, May 29, 2019.
731 Brent Street
Attached, please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a Quota Retail Liquor by the Package license being applied for, located at 731 Brent Street, Louisville, KY. 40204. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Saturday, June 8, 2019.
712 Brent Street
Attached, please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for an NQ2 Restaurant Retail Drink and Sunday Liquor Drink license(s) being applied for, located at 712 Brent Street, Louisville, KY. 40204. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Saturday, June 8, 2019.
Saturday, June 15th 10:00 – 11:00am Seelbach Hotel, Louisville Legacy Projects: 1) Woodlawn Avenue; 2) 18th Street Corridor
In March, special CNU led teams worked with the local communities to create improvement strategies in the Woodlawn Avenue area and along 18th Street in West Louisville. Join us as the teams review the recommendations and discuss implementation efforts that have already begun.
Saturday, June 15th 11:15 -12:15pm Seelbach Hotel, Louisville Legacy Projects: 1) Beargrass Creek; 2) East Portland
In March, special CNU led teams worked with the local communities to create improvement strategies along Beargrass Creek and in the East Portland area. Join us as the teams review the recommendations and discuss implementation efforts that have already begun.
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 Down Payment Assistance Program
available to any homebuyer purchasing a home in Louisville Metro. You do not have to be a first time homebuyer to qualify; however, all homebuyers must be credit and income qualified. All applicants must attend homeownership-counseling classes from a HUD certified counseling agency and obtain the required certificate to apply for the program.
Call Our Office! We Want to Help!
444 S. 5th St. #500 Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-5850 -- (502) 574-3749
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Your tour begins at 4th and Broadway, near the southeast corner of Kindred Square. Next to the brick arch, you will find a poem:
- Juliana Hermann, My New Kentucky Home
Continue north on 4th Street past Kindred Square, where you will find five more poems:
- Samantha Plappert, Street Walking
- Virginia Johnson, I Was Birthed in this City
- Lucy Plappert, Lucy’s Dream / How To Conquer
- Rukya Sayidali, They’ll Never Understand
- Andy Aliaga-Mendoza, Two Love Lines
Continue through the speed bump and experience three more poems before you get to Chestnut Street.
- Robin Garner, I Fell in Love…
- Mackenzie Berry, All This Sloppy Love & Grit(s)
- Lance Newman, Swallowed By Red
At Chestnut Street, cross 4th and head south along the other side of the block. Three more poems await!
- Dan Trabue, With Each Stone
- Alazhia Mobley, You Have to Push the Clouds
- Christopher deRome, Pinholes
Continue through the speed bump and keep looking for nine more poems.
- Sharon P.S. Marx, CityHeart
- Ann V. DeVilbiss, Street Perennial
- Shane Wood, Through Closed Eyes
- Matthew Thomas Keith, Love Poem for Louisville
- Charmae Cuff, Land of the Free
- Dominique Brown, Sunrise
- Rachel Spivey, My Home My Heart
- Andy McLeroy, You Know Me So Well
- Lashell Carter, We Are Beautiful
This concludes your tour of Love in the Street! for more information, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-art
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HCM is seeking volunteers to pick-up donated food from local vendors and bring back to our Food Pantry on a weekly basis. Driving and lifting required.
Drop-off Location:
HCM's Main Campus
1228 E. Breckinridge St.
(at the corner of Barret Ave.)
For details, contact:
Program Director, Danah Smith:
Phone: (502) 451-3695 x213
Food Pantry Coordinator, Tiffany Murphy:
Phone: (502) 451-3695 x260
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Auto/Heavy Equipment Technician I (2nd shift)
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all MSD Fleet vehicles and equipment, including cars, medium and heavy-trucks, construction and vocational fleet equipment.
Regulatory Compliance & Asset Management Analyst I
Maintains asset and work order business functions in MSD's asset management application. Maintains monitoring business functions in MSD's environmental data application. Performs quality control across both systems. Reports data to support MSD's asset management program and multiple regulatory programs.
Regulatory Compliance & Asset Management Analyst II
Maintains asset, work order, condition inspection, building application and license business functions in MSD's asset management application. Maintains monitoring business functions in MSD's environmental data application. Administers quality control across both systems. Reports data to support MSD's asset management program and multiple regulatory programs.
For a more detailed position descriptions, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers
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Properties are sold for $1 on a first come, first serve basis. Minimum proof of rehab/demo funds are required and more information can be found via our website here. Please share these updates with your colleagues and networks and as always contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
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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 driddle121@yahoo.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 last Thursday of the month at (502) 389-7004 or email Jackie Floyd
Schnitzelburg Area Community Council - St Elizabeth's 1020 E Burnett Schnitzelburg.org
Shelby Park - 600 E. Oak Street 417-5336 Shelby Park on Facebook 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 pm
Smoketown - 325 E. Kentucky Street 836-7661 666@webberconsulting.org 3rd Monday @ 6:30 pm
South Fourth Street - Jim Reskin, President
Meriwether Fort Hill Neighborhood Association - 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 at Shelby Traditional. Jess Brown 270-227-9123
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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