Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, community organizations, and residents, hundreds of electric fans have been collected to provide heat relief for seniors and people with disabilities.
A "Fan Fair" giveaway and resource event is scheduled for
Saturday, June 8; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Edison Center, 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Louisville, KY 40203.
Fans will be available for seniors 60 and older, as well as for individuals with documented disabilities, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fan Fair qualifications and guidelines are as follows:
       -Person 60 years or older OR documentation verified by a physician of a disability
       -Resident of Jefferson, Oldham, Henry, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble or Bullitt Counties
       -Proof of address and age
​       -One fan per household
A Prescription Drug Toss & Resource Fair will coincide with the fan giveaway event to provide basic information from local resources. Participating vendors include AARP, JenCare, Humana, Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency (KIPDA), Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services, Passport Health, Senior Medicare Patrol and several other Metro Government divisions. The Louisville Metro Police Department will also be educating and collecting prescription drugs to properly and safely dispose of unwanted or expired prescription drugs in the home.
For more information about the Fan Fair event, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services or www.KIPDA.org

Many of you know that the original Buy Local Fair (May 19), was cut short by high winds and sporadic rain. Join us for a 3 hour event featuring what everyone comes for at the Fair:

-LOCAL BUSINESSES! We’ll be indoors this time in the Hall of Fame at Slugger Field.

 -SHOP with a variety of local businesses – from handmade jewelry to furniture to clothing and much more.

  -Visit our SILENT AUCTION to check out over 130 amazing                                                                      products from our local businesses. (New – see items and start bidding NOW! Do not need to be present to win.                                                        
We also have TICKETS available for the Louisville City FC vs. Loudoun United FC soccer game that follows at 7pm. Just $15 per ticket, purchase here! (Usual walk up rate is $21.)
Plenty of street parking available, or Slugger's lot ($10 after 5pm).
When: Saturday, June 8; 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: Louisville Slugger Field, Hall of Fame; 401 E. Main St.
FREE ADMISSION

The road leading into Riverview Park will be closed Thursday, June 13th. Railroad Contractors Inc. will be replacing the crossing at this location (8201 Greenwood Rd.). Work may continue into the morning on Friday, June 14th depending on weather, however, everything should be finished in time for the weekend.

Access to the park and boat ramp will be blocked while repairs are ongoing. We apologize for any inconvenience this work might cause. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this road closure or railroad crossing replacement, please contact (502) 574-1112.

On June 19, Metro311 is launching a whole new online reporting system and mobile app that makes it much easier to report issues online or on your phone, lets you see issues that have already been reported on a map, and improves how you track progress of your issue along the way.

We know you're going to love the improvements! In the meantime...
The current Metro311 Service Request Portal and the 311 mobile app will be offline from Wednesday, June 12 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, June 18 at 8 p.m. as we prepare to launch our new and improved business & 311 portals.

On June 19 there will be a new mobile app for reporting issues to 311. The link to download the app will be available on the Metro311 website. We appreciate your patience during our transition. During our outage period you can reach us in the following ways:
· Call: 311
· Email us
· Chat: Look for the chat link in the lower right corner on every page of the
city’s website Louisvilleky.gov

Due to the severe thunderstorms last Sunday, the scheduled Mary M Miller cruises set for April 14 from Riverview Park was postponed. The new rescheduled date will be Sunday, June 23rd. The cruise times will remain at 1:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. and all reservations made with Southwest Community Ministries will be honored for the rescheduled date. Advanced reserved seats are still available and new reservations can be made by visiting Southwest Community Ministries and giving a suggested $5 minimum donation. On the day of event, seating will be on a first come first served basis.

We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you can make it on June 23rd. Let's hope for nice weather! If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the District 14 office at (502) 574-1114 or email cindy.thieneman@louisvilleky.gov.

What to Do After a Tick Bite
As you and your loved ones enjoy the warmer weather outdoors, make sure you know what to do if bitten by a tick. Tick attachment time is important. Removing ticks as soon as possible reduces the risk of infection. Use tweezers to pull steadily without twisting.

Early Signs & Symptoms of Lyme Disease
Acute Lyme disease “flu-like” symptoms include fever, aches, headache, and abrupt and severe fatigue.
Blood tests do not accurately diagnose Lyme disease in the first few weeks of infection. A round expanding red skin lesion, greater than 2 inches, can present after a tick bite; this rash is diagnostic for Lyme disease. The rash can be but is NOT usually a “bulls-eye” rash. The rash is NOT always present or easily recognizable which can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment.

Crews on The New Dixie Highway Project have begun installing medians – one of the most dangerous phases of the project.  

Project team leaders request that drivers use extra caution. It is especially dangerous to attempt to turn left, through the construction area. (See picture.) This maneuver is dangerous even when workers are not active.  

By installing medians, The New Dixie Highway Project will restrict mid-block left turns – and will guide drivers to turn at signalized intersections or designated U-turn points. 

Are you or someone you know in need of services but don't know where to look? LouieCONNECT.com is the perfect one stop resource that can connect people to a wide variety of helpful agencies.
This is a mobile optimized website that pulls together the services is our community that provide support for people experiencing a difficult time. It includes only those services that are free and provides all of the information needed to know what they offer, where they are located, when they are open, and any requirements to receive help.

If you are having an issue but don't know where to turn for help, LouieCONNECT.com could be just what you've been looking for.

JustServe.org is a free volunteer website dedicated to bringing communities together through volunteerism. Non-profits can post the need for volunteers and those in our community can go to the website and see all the opportunities to volunteer. Because the website is self-funded, they never ask for donations to maintain the website, they never sell advertising and they never sell any information. All those connected with JustServe.org are volunteers and there is no paid staff. The website is zip code driven, easy to use and 100% free.

If you are looking for volunteer opportunities, this is a perfect place to start looking! There are plenty of organizations to chose from that are conveniently located in your area.

6201 Ashby Ln. - Allterrain Paving and Construction has been issued Permit Number 19RW3536 to close a driving lane in order to install sidewalk. Permit is valid from May 20th to August 30th.

9225 Chenault Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3919 to close a driving lane and sidewalk in order to replace overhead electrical equipment. Permit is valid from May 28th to June 21st.

11502 Deering Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3386 to close a driving lane and sidewalk in order to place new equipment on existing pole. Permit is valid from May 2nd to June 21st.

5808 Johnsontown Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3688 to close a driving lane and sidewalk in order to replace overhead electrical equipment. Permit is valid from May 15 to June 19th.

7206 Johnsontown Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3922 to close a driving lane and sidewalk in order to replace overhead electrical equipment. Permit is valid from May 28th to June 21st.

7800 Johnsontown Rd. - Railroad Contractors Inc. have been issued Permit Number 19RW3954 to close the road in order to replace the railroad crossing. Permit is valid from June 12th to June 14th.

5001 W Pages Ln. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3920 to close a driving lane in order to replace overhead electrical equipment. Permit is valid from May 28th to June 21st.

5603 W Pages Ln. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3918 to close a driving lane in order to replace overhead electrical equipment. Permit is valid from May 28th to June 21st.

I get calls every week about speeding on our D14 streets - and with good reason. 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that most people who are speeding through residential areas actually live in the neighborhood! You might be eager to come home after work, but that’s no excuse if a child is hit and injured. Quite literally, speed kills: If you hit a pedestrian at 20 mph, 5% will die. If you hit a pedestrian at 30 mph, 45% will die. At 40 mph, 85% will die. 

Driver behavior is crucial to safety in residential neighborhoods.  When you’re driving, go slow enough to see and respond to every new circumstance. Look under parked cars, and you may see children’s feet from the sidewalk, though you can’t see them otherwise. If it’s dark, take another 10 mph off your speed, just in case. In short, take every precaution necessary to avoid bringing tragedy to your own neighborhood.

Please use good judgment when you are driving and remember that, in most cases, traffic behind you will be forced to slow down if you do.

Interested in Volunteering?

Do you have time to participate in Meals on Wheels?

Southwest Community Ministries is looking for kindhearted, friendly people to deliver meals to home-bound seniors in the 40272 and 40258 zip codes.

Delivery takes about an hour weekly. There is a route on Tuesdays that departs from Sun Valley Community Center (10:00 am) or a route on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays route departing from St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in the afternoon (3:30).

If you want to make a difference in a senior's life please contact Jessica Burnett 502-935-0310 ext. 244. 

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.

Another illegal dumping vehicle impounded

Pickup was used in two separate incidents

This week Solid Waste Enforcement tracked down a white pickup truck that was recorded by surveillance back in February as it was used to illegally dump tree debris in the 3600 block of Parthenia Avenue. The offender was found through information received as we investigated a separate illegal dumping incident in the 4100 block of Craig Avenue in April for which the person was also determined to be responsible. In total, the illegal dumper will owe $1,500 in fines and approximately $250 impound fees.

We are excited to announce the Metro Arts Community Center is now open! The building recently received a colorful new window wrap, and new programs and classes will be coming to the site, which is now known as the Metro Arts Community Center.Visit the website to view open hours, and try to solve our interact jigsaw puzzle based on Hannah Thompson's artwork!

Free First Saturdays - Intro to Art
Enrollment is required

Join us for free first Saturday workshops designed to introduce youth and families to their creative side. Workshops are designed for ages 6-10, 12-15 and families.   Call today to learn what we are doing different each month.

Teen Welding Mini-Camp
Enrollment is limited to 12
Time: Tuesday & Thursday, June 19 - July 25 / 4 - 6 p.m.
Fee: $95 and includes all supplies and item.
Instructor: Brad Meredith

We’re excited to announce our first Introduction to Welding Mini-Camp!  In this non-certification course, students will be introduced to welding basics and explore welding as a possible future vocation. Class includes such basics as safety, common usage of tools and equipment, hands-on fabrication, including cutting, drilling, sanding and grinding. This course is MIG oriented.  All equipment and tools provided.  *Durable clothing and shoes/boots required.

Live Hand Casting - Father's Day
Enrollment is limited to 12 couples
Time: Saturday, June 15 / 1-5 p.m.
Fee: $35 and includes all supplies and item.

Participants will have guided instruction on creating a mold of clasped or single hands using casting material. Once the mold is made, students will fill the mold with plaster, let cure, then demold to take home a perfect replica of their hand/hands. This workshop is very popular and fills up quickly. Call to pre-register! 

https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/metro-arts-center

Lego Party

• Saturday, June 8th; 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• If you can dream it, you can build it! Come play with the library’s collection of Legos! All Ages

How to Be a Magician with Tom Causey

• Wednesday, June 12th; 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Tom Causey attempts to demonstrate different types of magic but needs your help to succeed. Ages 6-12.

Shine Music & Movement with Maria Whitley

• Thursday, June 13th; 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Jump, wiggle and dance to super-catchy songs. Ages 0-7

Bad Art

• Saturday, June 15th; 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• We can’t all be artists, but we can still make art. With inspiration from the Museum of Bad Art, we’ll muse disasters on canvas that will stretch the imagination. Space is limited. Please call 933-0029 to register. Ages 12-19

Board Game Bonanza

• Monday, June 17th; 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Games! Games! Games! We have a bonanza of games for the whole family, with activities for children, teens, and adults, and snacks for everyone. Drop in as your schedule allows and join in on the fun! All ages

http://www.lfpl.org/events/