Dear Neighbor,
We have a budget! Although there are going to be cuts to city services, some delay in infrastructure repair, and other cuts none of us are excited about, they are compromises that needed to be made to balance the budget.
As we begin this next fiscal year, my colleagues and I will continue to look for ways we can make city government more economical, efficient, and effective. We also hope everyone takes a serious look at ways to potentially increase revenue for Louisville Metro. That conversation will involve our state legislature, so make sure you let your state representative and state senator know that they need to be thinking about that, too.
This weekend, make sure to stop by the Bon Air Library and enjoy the Louisville Zoo's pop-up program. This will be a great event for families and children to interact with some travelling pieces of our zoo, which is celebrating 50 years of learning, fun, and exploration.
Thanks,
Brent T. Ackerson 26th District Councilman
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The Louisville Zoo is popping up at the Bon Air Library on Saturday, June 29th from 2pm – 4pm to celebrate 50 years of being your community Zoo! Drop in and meet one of the Zoo’s new mascots, either Leroy or Miles. Take a selfie with the mascot, play some fun games with Zoo staff and enter to win Zoo tickets! Happy 50th anniversary Louisville Zoo! https://louisvillezoo.org/50years/popup/
The Louisville Waterfront Fourth celebration will feature free musical entertainment, family activities, a patriotic installation of 15,000 US flags, festival cuisine, and a Zambelli fireworks display from a barge on the Ohio River.
FAMILY FUN: The family-friendly Louisville Waterfront Fourth celebration will open at 5pm with a variety of activities produced by popular arts and cultural attractions in the Catfish Louie Kids Area. The activities will be nestled in the shade of the trees near the Children’s Playground and will appeal to a variety of interests – Science, Music, Art and Nature! There will also be a large area devoted to engaging with our community helpers. Families can meet our first responders, fire fighters and police officers who will have special equipment on display.
Celebrate the Fourth with music, fireworks and family fun!
Featuring FREE concerts with performances by The Zach Longoria Project, James Lindsey & Company, Joslyn & the Sweet Compression, and The Spinsters Union of Louisville.
The Catfish Louie Kids’ Area (5-9pm) will feature pony rides; a petting farm; putt putt sponsored by the Louisville Downtown Partnership; and music, art, and other activities.
Fireworks by Zambelli! (10pm)
There will be no residential garbage, recycling or yard waste collection within the Louisville Metro Urban Services District (former Louisville city limits) on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4. The usual Thursday collections will be made on Friday, and the rest of the week will follow the same pattern of a one day delay.
Garbage pickup in St. Matthews will be delayed one day for the rest of the week due to the holiday.
Other District 26 residents who rely on private haulers for garbage, recycling and yard waste collection should consult those haulers about holiday collection schedules.
The Waste Reduction Center, at 600 Meriwether Avenue, all staffed recycling centers and the Haz Bin hazardous materials facility at 7501 Grade Lane will also be closed on July 4. They will resume normal operations on Friday, July 5.
Every year, Independence Day brings hundreds of visitors to the parks - and with that heavy traffic comes a lot of extra litter. On Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, Louisville Parks and Recreation will host the first-ever “Pick-up the Parks” Days. The event will function as a do-it yourself volunteer project for individuals, families, neighborhood groups and organizations. Louisville Parks and Recreation encourages anyone and everyone to stop by their neighborhood park or one of the suggested parks to check for litter.
Any litter collected can be left in a tied off bag next to any trash can in the park.
Need gloves or trash bags? Those cleaning up the parks can pick up supplies from any of these locations during operating hours starting June 24th:
- Joe Creason Park, 1297 Trevilian Way, 40213
- Newburg Community Center, 4810 Exeter Avenue
- Portland Community Center, 640 N. 27th Street
- Berrytown Community Center,1300 Heafer Road
For large groups, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Flarsheim at (502) 574-7275 ahead of the clean-up to ensure there are enough supplies.
Recommended parks for clean-ups. Parks has identified high-traffic parks that might need a little bit of extra attention after the holiday. Those parks are listed below, but those wanting to chip in can clean up any park in the city.
Win prizes! Share your #LitterFreeLou photos! Be sure to post clean-up photos to social media using the hashtag #LitterFreeLou and tag @loukyparks. Those posting photos will be entered into the Park Prize Raffle. It’s that easy! Have Questions? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Flarsheim. Email sarah.flarsheim@louisvilleky.gov or call/text (502) 574-7275.
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Schedule:
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7:30pm: The public is invited to gather at the KFC Yum! Center Plaza, 2nd & Main Streets
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8:00pm: March to the Lincoln Memorial (a distance of approximately 1 mile)
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8:30pm: The celebration at the Lincoln Memorial begins
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9:15pm: The event will conclude with a beautiful sunset over the Ohio River
Umbrellas are permitted, tents are not permitted. Food, beverages, and crafts will be available for purchase at the Lincoln Memorial beginning at 7:30pm.
TARC will provide a free circulating shuttle at 15 minute intervals from 8:15-9:45pm between the Lincoln Memorial, the Green Parking Lot (adjacent to the Great Lawn), and Yum! Plaza at 2nd & Main. Shuttle stops are indicated by a red t on the route map below (printable version here). Parking is also available at locations indicated on the map. (Please note that the Wharf Parking Lot is paid parking.)
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St. Matthews Area Ministries (St. MAM) needs your help in stocking their shelves. Donations may be dropped off Monday – Friday between 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The St. MAM entrance is under the carport on the backside of Beechwood Baptist Church, 201 Biltmore Road, next to the playground.
Early Essentials for Infants & Toddlers – baby wash, baby wipes, lotion, diaper cream, diapers (all sizes) and pull-ups.
Personal Hygiene & Nonfood Items – body soap, denture cleaner, depends, household cleaning products, paper towels, shampoo, toilet paper, toothpaste and toothbrushes.
For more information on St. MAM and how to get involved, please click here
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This week MetroCall switched to a new Metro311 reporting system for the general public. You can now report issues, track issues, view past issues, comment on issues, and more from one site. Please visit http://iframe.publicstuff.com/.
To report a new issue, follow these steps:
- Visit http://iframe.publicstuff.com/
- For City, type in Louisville and select “Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government”
- Program developers suggest you now “sign up” for an account in top right corner. This will allow the system to track all requests. You can also choose not to sign up, which will let you make service requests anonymously.
- To report an issue, select the issue or type something into the search box. Then select issue.
- Next fill out the series of questions. You can enter an actual address or drag and drop the pin on the map to the location. Please be sure to check the address to ensure it’s a valid address.
- Include all details in the description and click submit.
Play around with the new system to become familiar with all the great features. You can now track other people’s service requests and the system will keep them in your account. Please let our office know if you have any issues.
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Join us in Old Louisville’s Central Park May 29-August 4, 2019 for the 59th season of your free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival.
The season features 7 different productions – a comedy, history, and tragedy in our main stage series plus productions from guest companies and our Globe Players high school student troupe. Food trucks open at 6:30pm, Kids’ Globe with free activities for youth is open 7:00pm-8:00pm, bar opens at 7:00pm, pre-show at 7:15pm, and show starts at 8:00pm. Perfect for the whole family – including adults, children, and pets. As always, performances are free and no tickets are required for entry.
2019 SEASON DATES
AS YOU LIKE IT July 9, 11, 13, 17, 20
HENRY IV, PART TWO July 14, 16, 19
THE TRAGEDY OF KING LEAR June 27, 28, 29, 30; July 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; July 10, 12, 18, 21
Globe Players High School Theatre Training Program presents TWELFTH NIGHT July 27
Cincinnati Shakespeare presents ROMEO AND JULIET July 28 and 30
Louisville Ballet presents CLEOPATRA: QUEEN OF KINGS July 31-August 4
LATE NIGHT SHAKES with the Louisville Improvisors Saturdays 7/6, 7/20
Property Address: 3822 Taylorsville Rd. Developer: Mike Kenney Meeting Location: 2950 Breckenridge Ln, Ste 4A Date/Time: Wednesday, July 17 @ 6:30 p.m.
Olmsted Parks Conservancy hosts park restoration volunteer opportunities in Seneca Park on Tuesdays from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tasks may include invasive plant removal, mulching, painting or general park beautification. Gloves, tools and guidance provided. Dress for the weather and working outdoors. Limited space is available. Please register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-event-seneca-park-tickets-56123409629
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If you see a street light out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), LG&E has provided a link you can use to report the issue. Click here to let them know! |
The New KY Drivers License: Get Ready for Changes
For low-income families in Louisville, the City may provide home repairs in dire emergency situations. If you or someone you know has need for this assistance, please contact their office directly. Learn more from the program's website here.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
- Not available on rental property.
- Must meet income guidelines (See Intake staff)
- May receive assistance once in a five year period.
- Louisville-Jefferson County residents only
TYPES OF REPAIRS
- Furnace Repair or replacement (October-April only)
- A/C Unit- Repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, Available May-Sept. only)
- Electrical repairs/upgrades.
- Water Line repairs/replacement.
- Sewer Line repairs/replacement.
- Water Heater repair/replacement, Gas or Electric.
- Gas Line leaks.
For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 502-574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-rudy@louisvilleky.gov
Get involved in Louisville Metro government and governance by joining one of the 80+ boards and commissions that oversee and advise public officials on how to best move our city forward. Here are just a few of the boards that are looking for additional members. Click here or on their name to learn more.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD
BI-STATE BRIDGE AUTHORITY
BOARD OF HEALTH
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
CITIZENS COMMISSION ON POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY (CCPA)
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP ADMINISTERING BOARD
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION BOARD
DEPUTY SHERIFF MERIT BOARD
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL (DVPCC)
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW OVERLAY BOARD
ETHICS COMMISSION
FRIENDS OF METRO ANIMAL SERVICES (FOMAS)
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ADVOCACY BOARD
KENTUCKIANAWORKS GREATER LOUISVILLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
LANDMARKS COMMISSION
LOUISVILLE FILM ADVISORY COMMISSION
LOUISVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD
MEDICAL CENTER COMMISSION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
MENTAL HEALTH DIVERSION BOARD
METROPOLITAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MSD
NULU REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT COMMITTEE (ADVISORY)
PARC (PARKING AUTHORITY OF RIVER CITY, INC.)
POLICE MERIT BOARD
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RIVERPORT AUTHORITY
RIVERSIDE - THE FARNSLEY-MOREMEN LANDING
SCIENCE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SMOKETOWN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: BUECHEL
SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: JEFFERSONTOWN
SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: ST. MATTHEWS
TAX APPEALS BOARD
URBAN RENEWAL COMMISSION
URBAN SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD
WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 109 BOARD
WATERWORKS
ZOO FOUNDATION BOARD
The Louisville Free Public Library has much more to offer than just books you can check out. They offer free internet access, books on tape, CDs, DVDs, and many classes and events for kids, teens, and adults. Click the photo or name to see what programs are available:
2816 Del Rio Place 40220 (502) 574-1795
3940 Grandview Ave. 40207 (502) 574-1771
4800 Exeter Ave. 40218 (502) 479-6160 |