Yard waste collection delayed 

Solid Waste Management Services reports that due to equipment shortages, yard waste collection is behind schedule this week and will be until additional equipment is available. Residents should set out yard waste on the usual day at the usual time, though collection may be one to two days behind schedule. 

This message was also distributed through the Recycle Coach app, which is available for free on the App Store or Google Play. 

It's mosquito season - help prevent breeding grounds

From the Department of Health and Wellness:

Our team has pretreated all MSD catch basins as well as all 305 historically known flood-prone areas. We also continue to trap and test mosquitoes for diseases. We will continue this throughout the summer and implement fogging when necessary.

Property owners who are experiencing a surge in mosquitoes are encouraged to reach out to private contractors to assist with mosquito control. Of course people can also call Metro Call, 311, to make mosquito complaints which we will investigate and respond appropriately.

It's important that homeowners prevent mosquitoes by ridding their homes of standing water, a prime mosquito breeding ground. We have more helpful information on our website, including ways to prevent mosquito bites, how to sign up for fogging alerts, and, when necessary, where we are fogging.

Bulky item collection guidelines are being enforced - know the rules

Rules strictly enforced

Project Pickup Large Item (Junk) collection happens three times each year in Louisville's Urban Services District. It's a great way to get rid of accumulated stuff that doesn't fit in the weekly trash or recycling. The poster above is a reminder of what is and is not picked up by this service.

Another option

Any Jefferson County resident may drop off up to three large household items at the Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue, for FREE, year-round during regular business hours. Larger amounts are subject to a fee schedule.

Or donate

Thanks to District 10 enews reader Janice, who sent us a reminder that if your "junk" might be useful to someone in need, donate it. Some organizations, including St. Vincent de Paul Louisville and ReStore will pick up large items. 

Cedar Lake has suspended pick-up service but may resume in the future. 

JCPS free school supply events

Students across the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) District will have an opportunity to receive free school supplies at a dozen back-to-school events scheduled throughout July and August. The events are sponsored by the JCPS Family Resource & Youth Services Centers and various community partners, including Neighborhood Place and the Louisville Metro Department of Community Services.

All of the back-to-school events are free and open to the public. Students must be accompanied by an adult to receive supplies, and supplies are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. School supplies, information and services vary by site.

For a full list, click here. Some of the events are also listed under Louisville Metro events below with Neighborhood Place listings. 

District 10 events

July 29 - 49th Annual Dainty Contest

The 49th Annual World Championship Dainty Contest will be Monday, July 29 on George Hauck Way (Hoertz Avenue) from 5 to 10 p.m. next to the former Hauck's Handy Store.  Schnitzelburg's famous street game of German origin is played with a wooden peg pointed on both ends and a long wooden stick.  Participants must be at least 45 years old, but the event is fun for all ages with food, drinks, and music. The person sending the peg the longest distance gets a trophy and the shortest distance gets a basket of lemons.  The dainty contest is sponsored by the Schnitzelburg Area Community Council and supported by many local residents. As always, proceeds from the Dainty Contest will be donated to the Little Sisters of the Poor. We're glad that this special tradition continues, despite the closure of Hauck's Handy Store.

August 6 - National Night Out

From the Louisville Metro Police Department: LMPD's 6th Division invites everyone to National Night Out 2019! This year's event will be the best yet, and it's shaping up to be the largest gathering of vendors ever assembled in the program's history. We are partnering with LMPD's 7th Division again this year. The event will take place August 6 at the Jefferson Mall, 4801 Outer Loop from 6 to 8 p.m. Come out and bring a friend!  National Night Out began simply with neighbors turning on their porch lights and sitting in front of their homes. Today, it is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Furthermore, it provides an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Louisville Nature Center 

Free Forest School Returns to the Louisville Nature Center! Free Forest School of Louisville, Kentucky, is a local chapter of the nonprofit Free Forest School, www.freeforestschool.org. Fostering the next generation of environmental stewards, Free Forest School opens the door to nature play and emergent learning for thousands of children by empowering parents and caregivers to provide it themselves.

The Free Forest School chapter of Louisville, Ky. is a free, cooperative, volunteer-run group for children age 0 to 6 and their parents/caregivers that meets on a weekly basis throughout the year in nearby wilderness areas. We share a snack, take a hike, play in the woods, and have circle time. Parents and caregivers get a chance to unplug and step back... Kids and their imaginations take the lead! You can read more about our group and the areas we explore here:  https://www.freeforestschool.org/free-forest-school-louisville-kentucky/

Free Forest School will be Sundays August 4, 11, 18 and 25, September 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, and October 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

*IMPORTANT* Before we admit members, we want to know that you live in the area and have or care for kids. You will also need to complete our waiver before participating: https://www.freeforestschool.org/waiver For more information please contact the facilitator at shana.leigh.naugle@gmail.com

August 10 - Navigation: The Art of Finding Yourself Class This class, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., is geared toward seeing more wildlife by finding animal signs and reading what is going on in the forest. We will stretch our senses as we unlock natural mysteries to discover the survival strategies of those who live in the forest. Whether you are a birder, hunter, or nature enthusiast, this class has something for everyone. Ages 16 and up, $20 per person, register by August 8.

August 28 - Jim King MUSCL Senior Wellness Center Anniversary Party

Save the date for the Jim King MUSCL Senior Wellness Center's 12th anniversary party on August 28 at 11:30 a.m. Instead of a potluck, the center will serve fried chicken, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, green beans and cake for a $7 donation.  The Senior Wellness Center is at 1016 East Burnett Street in St. Elizabeth's Church.

Louisville Metro news

Apply by August 5 - Learn to code and change your life

Louisville Skills is a technology training program that is designed to teach individuals the fundamentals of programming in a four month training period with a focus on preparing students for a career in technology. Once you graduate, you will have gained lifelong knowledge of programming and valuable tech expertise.

Interapt has pioneered several public/private partnerships in the city of Louisville, with JCPS, in Atlanta, and in Eastern Kentucky to help adults make life changes by learning coding and providing them the tools to land great jobs of the future. 

There is a new class for the Louisville Skills program forming, but you must apply by August 5. This program is targeting the West End of the city but is open to anyone in Jefferson County. 

Average potential earnings for graduates range from $35,000 out of the gate to $60,000 three years out of the program. Interapt will be selecting the top 30 applicants through an interview process from August through September. 

The application is at louisvilleskills.interapt.com 

Are you ready to execute a growth plan for your small business? Scale Up Louisville is for you - apply now

The Louisville Small Business Development Center, in partnership with Louisville Forward Economic Development, the SBA, SCORE and Sullivan University, are launching Scale Up Louisville, a year-long program to help small business owners plan for and execute a growth plan. The program begins August 21 and will provide direct support to a cohort of 15 business owners through a competitive application process, with the goal of helping companies grow jobs and enhance economic development. The initial intensive program consists of topics such as sizing up your business, exploring growth opportunities, strategic decision-making, using financial tools, strengthening products, sizing up the market, leading the organization, managing growth operations, charting financial performance, and making it happen. Scholarships are available.  Those wishing to apply are encouraged to visit: http://scaleuplouisville.com

Metro311 - new online reporting portal and a new mobile app

Metro311 has a new look and is easy to use. You can now look to see if an issue you want to report has already been reported. And you'll get improved notification of your issue along the way. Visit Metro311 to learn more: https://www.louisvilleky.gov/311 Report issues online here: https://www.louisvilleky.gov/tell311 Download the new mobile app in your app store. Just search for Louisville Metro 311.

From the Louisville Metro Business Portal Team: 

Louisville Metro Government's new and improved Metro Business Portal, where you apply for permits, licensing and applications with Louisville Metro, is now live at https://www.louisvilleky.gov/businessportal.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance offers free off-season tax prep help

Although the 2018 tax filing season has ended, free help is available in preparing past due and amended tax returns. Now through October, the Louisville Asset Building Coalition’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) will provide federal and state income tax assistance to income eligible residents who need help filing prior returns. It is also still possible to receive a refund for returns from the years 2016 to 2018 for those who qualify. Taxpayers earning $66,000 or less can make an appointment with a VITA team member by calling 574-5687.

Neighborhood Institute taking applications through August 12

Get the Cultural Pass

The 2019 Cultural Pass is available now and may be picked up at any Louisville Free Public Library branch along with the Summer Reading Program. Pass holders can register and track the progress of your Cultural Pass online at www.lfpl.org/culturalpass. Pass holders are encouraged to visit as many venues as you are able. Pass holders that visit the most venues will be entered into a drawing for tickets, season passes and other prizes provided by members of the Arts and Culture Alliance. For more information, visit the Cultural Pass website or call 574-1620. 

Summer Swim Options 

Dare to Care Kids Cafe locations

Speed Art Museum offers free income-based memberships

Speed For All Memberships is a free income based membership program for individuals and families that the Speed Art Museum is offering to make the museum and its programs more accessible to all! Your benefits as a Speed for All Member are for two adults and all children under 18. Benefits include free admission to the museum, including major exhibitions, four free Speed Cinema vouchers, free parking in the Speed Art Museum garage, invitations to Members-only Preview Parties and special events, free admission to Global Speed Lecture Series, and more.  To sign up for a free membership call 634-2719

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet mowing dates

Mowing start dates for Kentucky Transportation Cabinet:

• Litter/mowing on all Interstates 8/28, 10/23 and litter cycle on interstates, 12/9. 
• Fine turf mowing along I-65 will be 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 8/30, 9/13, 9/27, 10/11. 

Louisville Metro Animal Services Pets of the week

Niko is a shy cat who is ready to leave the shelter and settle into purrmenant home. The approximately two-year-old Tuxedo cat’s adoption fee is waived thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Niko weighs about 11 pounds. He’s already neutered, vaccinated and microchipped! If you’ve got kitten fever and just can't shake it, you can adopt any kitten by making a $50 donation to LMAS. Visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Send questions to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov, or call 473-PETS.

Yeti may be big dog but he’s a gentle giant. The approximately four-year-old Bulldog mix tips the scales at 116 pounds! Adopt Yeti and help him shed the excess weight. This very friendly dog likes meeting new people, so he won’t mind walking the neighborhood or park for exercise. His adoption fee is waived and he’s neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. If you’re looking for a smaller dog or puppy, take advantage of reduced adoption fees ranging from $50-100. To meet Yeti and more adoptable dog from LMAS, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Send questions to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov, or call 473-PETS.

July 30 - Low Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic

The LMAS Shelter is at max capacity and in an effort to reduce overcrowding, all redemption fees are waived for currently impounded stray pets the month of July. Anyone searching for a lost pet is asked to visit the LMAS Shelter located at 3705 Manslick Road to look for their cat or dog. Pet owners with no previous violations will receive amnesty. Owners are still responsible for the cost of vaccinations, licensing and a microchip. To file a lost pet report, or search an online directory lost and found pets, visit www.louisvilleky.gov/government/animal-services.

If you’re looking to adopt, visit Animal House Adoption Center and take advantage of discounted adoption fees for the month of July. Kitten adoptions are now just $50! For select dogs under 40 pounds, the standard $150 adoption fee will be a reduced donation of $50-$100. It’s always free to adopt adult dogs 40 pounds & up! All adoptable pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations.

You can view adoptable pets from LMAS at www.louisvilleky.gov/government/animal-services.

To meet adoptable pets, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Send questions to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov, or call 473-PETS.

Louisville Metro events

59th season of the free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival underway

The season features seven 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 6:30 p.m., bar opens at 7 p.m., pre-show at 7:15 p.m., and show starts at 8 p.m. Perfect for the whole family – including adults, children, and pets. As always, performances are free and no tickets are required for entry. AS YOU LIKE IT July 20 HENRY IV, PART TWO July 19 THE TRAGEDY OF KING LEAR July 21 The Kentucky Shakespeare Globe Players High School Theatre Training Program presents TWELFTH NIGHT July 24 - 27 Cincinnati Shakespeare presents ROMEO AND JULIET July 28, 30 Louisville Ballet presents CLEOPATRA: QUEEN OF KINGS July 31 - August 4

July 20 - Gonzofest 

July 20 - Next Neighborhood Bike-In at Bingham Park

Grab your bike and head to Bingham Park on July 20 for a neighborhood Bike-In! Like a drive-in, but with bicycles, this FREE community event features live music, food, drinks and movies. (But you don't need to bring a bike to join in on the fun!)

Admission is free, all ages, rain or shine. Activities and Music start at 5 p.m., and the movie starts at dusk.

Guests will enjoy:

• A screening of the movie A Bug's Life
• Live music
• Food and beverages from local vendors
• Activities and games for kids of all ages!
• This event also kicks off Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy's Free Play Series - where kids of all ages can explore their natural curiosity, love of discovery, enthusiasm and creativity. Unstructured free play is an amazing way for children to develop their imaginations while exploring and making the world around them their playground.

Hosted by Olmsted Parks Conservancy and curated by Louisville's own Ben Sollee and Hal Riedling, this event is the second of five FREE Neighborhood Bike-Ins. Each event is designed to highlight each park's unique local neighborhood, artists, organizations and businesses.

July 25 - Learn about community land trusts at two city-hosted events

Louisville Metro Government, Louisville Metro Housing Authority (LMHA), and LHOME invite affordable housing practitioners, developers, advocacy groups, and community residents to learn about community land trusts on Thursday, July 25.

Community land trusts are community-led and community-based organizations that provide long-term affordable housing on designated land through long-term ground leases. The goal is to give people access to housing who might otherwise be priced out, increase community control of the neighborhood, and empower residents as part of a broader city effort to prevent displacement. The Housing Needs Assessment published by Louisville Metro Government and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund this year listed community land trusts as a significant program missing from the city’s work to build additional affordable housing to meet the community’s needs.

“While we have long known that Louisville needs more affordable housing, the recent assessment quantified that need and offered viable solutions for assisting some of our lowest income individuals. By supporting the establishment of a community land trust in Louisville, we will be increasing our long-term housing affordability and helping residents build wealth through homeownership, both of which are key components of the city’s efforts to prevent displacement in neighborhoods experiencing high investment,” said Mayor Greg Fischer. “We are excited to work with Grounded Solutions Network and the Lexington Community Land Trust to educate residents, developers, nonprofits, community organizations and others about community land trusts.”

The event will be led by representatives from Grounded Solutions Network, the leading provider of technical assistance, training, tools, and resources for community land trusts, deed restricted housing, and inclusionary affordable housing programs. The “Permanent Affordable Housing” events will feature staff and residents from the Lexington Community Land Trust, who will provide insights and answer questions about how community land trusts operate.

Louisville Metro Government, LMHA, and LHOME are committed to providing developable land for permanent affordable housing in the city to qualified nonprofits in order to create and incubate a community land trust in Louisville. The event is intended to spur action from new or existing community groups and organizations. Louisville Metro Government, LMHA, and LHOME will provide technical assistance.

Both events will be held at Russell Vision Development Center, 2202 W. Jefferson Street.

Read the full Housing Needs Assessment at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/housing-community-development/housing-needs-assessment

July 25 - Center for Neighborhoods presents Organization 101: "Social Media Best Practices" 

July 27 - The Magic and the Wonder show to benefit Kosair Charities

Join us for a Vegas-style magic show, right here in Louisville! Bring a date, friends, or the whole family to see world-famous performers Kevin James, The Inventor and star of the Broadway hit “The Illusionist”, Jessica Jane - Magician & Entertainer, and Stephen Bargatze, as well as local magicians Patrick and Janice Miller, while supporting a great cause. 

All proceeds benefit Kosair Charities and Kids' Center for Pediatric Therapies. Close-up magic in the lobby begins at 6 p.m.!

July 28 - Juneteenth Jubilee 

This first community-wide Juneteenth Jubilee commemorates the final communication of the abolition of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865. June 19th is “Juneteenth National Freedom Day” in Kentucky, in honor and reflection of the significant roles that African-Americans have played in the history of the United States. The Jubilee was rescheduled due to weather.  The new date of July 28th also holds a special significance because on July 28, 1868, the adoption of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was certified. The amendment grants citizenship to “all persons born or naturalized in the United States,” which included former slaves. The 2019 Juneteenth Jubilee will begin at 2nd and Main on the KFC Yum! Center Plaza with a community gathering in remembrance of the thousands of enslaved Africans sold at this site in the 1800s. Grand Marshal Ed Hamilton and the River City Drum Corp will lead participants through Downtown Louisville in a march for freedom to Waterfront Park. At the Lincoln Memorial, sculpted by Hamilton a decade ago, a sunset performance will celebrate freedom, featuring guest speakers reading excerpts of the Emancipation Proclamation embellished by artistic responses and other readings and performances by a number of poets, artists and groups.  For details on the Juneteenth Jubilee, click here.

August 8 - The Reluctant Radical - next Louisville Grows 2019 Film Series screening

From Louisville Grows:

The Louisville Grows Film Series is designed to promote discussions and mindfulness towards healthy living, healthy eating, environmental education and social justice. From utilizing fallen trees to exploring ecosystems to discovering the relationship between the food you eat and diseases, these films promise to inform and entertain.

The films will be shown every second Thursday of the month through August. Check out the Louisville Grows’ website and Facebook page for more information on the film featured each month. The Film Series will be at Healthy House, 1641 Portland Avenue. Doors open at 5:30, film starts at 6 p.m., with a panel discussion to follow. Admission is a $5 suggested donation. 

August 17 - Taste of South Louisville

August 18 - next Clearing the Air seminar

the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District's next “Clearing The Air” seminar is August 18.

The goal of “Clearing The Air” is to give the public an inside look at the APCD, everything from the science of air pollution to the laws and regulations that protect our health from harmful emissions.

The 90-minute workshops, which are held monthly, are free and at the Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York Street, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Although the smoggy, polluted skies of the 1970s are a distant memory, Louisville still must work to meet federal air quality standards. As a major industrial and logistics hub located in a heavily populated river valley, Louisville is challenged to control air pollution while maintaining a robust local economy.

One of the goals of “Clearing The Air” is to give the community a place to voice their concerns about air quality, said Michelle King, APCD Director of Program Planning.

“We know people have questions, but they don’t always know where to direct them,” King said. “This is an opportunity for person-to-person conversations with the professionals tasked with protecting air quality.” 

August 24 - Save the date for the third annual celebration of Women’s Equality Day 

The League of Women Voters Louisville, Metro Office For Women and Frazier History Museum are planning the 3rd Annual celebration of Women’s Equality Day on August 24. This gathering will honor the 99th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment when women finally won the right to vote. The event will be held at the Frazier History Museum and begins at 10 a.m. with networking and shopping; and the program will begin at 10:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Vote = Power is the theme. The program will touch on our past struggles, highlight our present challenges, urge us to plan for the future and inspire us to act now through our guest speakers Coline Jenkins, great-great granddaughter of American Suffragist and Abolitionist Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Hannah Drake, Author, Poet and Spoken Word Artist.

Programs at Highlands-Shelby Park Library

Teens: Homeschool Social Club, Thursdays at 3 p.m., ages 12 to 17 Knitting Bee, Fridays at 3 p.m., Middle and high school ages. The Library – at the crossroads of knowledge and know-how. Visit www.LFPL.org to learn more.

Wednesdays - Community Yoga at the Healthy House

Neighborhood Place events

Each month, Neighborhood Place partners provide numerous events and resources to benefit the entire family. Activities in July include the series "Supporting the Black Family: Mental Wellness Workshop," several employment hiring events, two back to school events and more:

Now while supplies last, Senior Farmer Market Nutrition Program Sign-Ups at multiple locations The Senior Farmer Market Nutrition Program provides income eligible seniors, 60+ years old, with $28 in checks per season to purchase fresh, unprocessed, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey at approved farmers markets. Apply at any of the eight Neighborhood Place locations and other locations while supplies last. Sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and Kentucky Proud.  For more details about eligibility and where to sign up, visit here.

July 20, Back to School Festival at Westport Middle School, 8100 Westport Road, 9 a.m. to noon. This event is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school. Free backpacks with essential school supplies will be distributed while supplies last. Presenters and vendors will be at the event to provide information to families plus mascots and other fun for kids. The JCPS Lunch Bus will provide lunch for kids present and Sparkle and Shine Family Dental will provide dental screenings. Families may complete a CAP referral during the event as well for clothing and uniform assistance. Sponsored by Charmoli Center Neighborhood Place, area JCPS schools, and Eastern Area Community Ministry. For more information call 574-6638.

July 25, Supporting the Black Family: Mental Wellness Workshop at Ujima Neighborhood Place,3610 Bohne Avenue, 5 to 7 p.m. In recognition of Minority Mental Health Month, this series features three workshops which include: 1) “I did not ask to be here!”, a parent workshop centered on the development of children and how adverse childhood experiences affect their health; 2) “This mama is tired!”, a women’s workshop exploring the self-worth of being the nurturer of the family; and 3) “Brother are you alright?” a men’s workshop exploring what it is like to live in a society where being vulnerable is identified as weakness. Light refreshments will be served. Presented by Ujima Neighborhood Place Community Council and The Girls Living Above Mediocrity Network. For more information or to reserve your spot, call 354-8424 or email theglamnetwork18@gmail. July 25, Back to School Festival at Valley High School, 10200 Dixie Highway, 9 a.m. to noon. This annual event is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school. School supplies and backpacks will be provided while supplies last to families that participate in three, ten-minute “mini-trainings”. Over twenty presenters and more than forty vendors will be at the event plus mascots and lots of hands on fun to help everyone “Unlock Your Superhero Powers.” Sponsored by South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, Cane Run Neighborhood Place, area JCPS Family Resource and Youth Services Centers, Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services, South Jefferson Community Partnership, Drug-Free Communities Grant, Kidz Club, Kosair Charities, and Fairdale Christian Church. For more information call 363-1483.

July 26, Passport Health Care Community Engagement at South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Avenue, 2 to 3 p.m. Passport Members are invited to join with representatives from Passport Health Care for one-on-one consultations to discuss plan benefits and options. This is a great opportunity as Passport aims to raise awareness and educate the community about the Passport Health Plan mission. Passport members will receive a $10 retail gift card for attending. Call 1-800-578-0603 to RSVP and for more information.

July 31, A Healthier Family for the New School Year at Ujima Neighborhood Place,3610 Bohne Avenue, 11 a.m. to noon.Come learn and discuss some back to school health tips and ways to keep your family happy and healthy the entire year. Light refreshments will be served. Presentation by Passport Health Plan. For more information and to reserve your spot, call 313-4635.

August 1, Back to School Festival at the Academy at Shawnee, 4018 West Market Street, from 1 to 4 p.m. This annual event is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school.  Free backpacks and essential grade-appropriate school supplies will be provided while supplies last.  Over twenty vendors will be at this event providing essential health, education, and community resources.  JCPS Family Resource and Youth Services Centers Coordinators will complete CAP referrals for families needing clothing and uniform assistance. Free lunches will be served to kids by JCPS Nutrition Services. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Dare to Care will be onsite to provide food provisions to households.  This event is sponsored in collaboration with the NorthWest Neighborhood Place Collaborative and Community Council, The Academy at Shawnee Youth Service Center, JCPS – Shawnee Satellite Office, Greenwood Elementary Family Resource Center and Crosby Middle Youth Service Center. For more information call 485-7230.  

August 1, U.S. Census Bureau's Hiring Event at First Neighborhood Place, Rangeland Road (T.J. Middle School in the W.D. Bruce Building – door #24), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A U.S. Census Bureau’s representative will be available to share information about the hundreds of entry-level office and warehouse clerks employment opportunities for the Jeffersonville location. National Processing Center (NPC) is the U.S. Census Bureau's primary center for mail processing, survey processing, data capture, imaging/scanning and warehouse operations. NPC recently increased the starting hourly pay rate for entry level clerks to $14.54 per hour. Call 313-4700 for more information.

August 2, Back to School Festival at Cochran Elementary School, 500 W. Gaulbert Avenue, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This annual event is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school.  Free backpacks and essential grade-appropriate school supplies will be provided while supplies last.  Vendors will be at this event providing essential health, education, and employment and community resources.  JCPS Family Youth Resource Center coordinators will complete CAP referrals for families needing clothing and uniform assistance. Free lunches will be served to kids by JCPS Nutrition Services. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  This event is sponsored in collaboration with Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place, Jefferson County Public Schools and Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services. For more information call 634-6057.  

August 3, Back to School Festival at Olmstead Academy North, 4530 Bellevue Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open to all students in grades kindergarten through high school. Free backpacks, school supplies and health and hygiene products will be provided while supplies last. Children must be present to receive school supplies. Educational and community resources will be available to help offer a strong start to the new school year. The festival will also include vision and hearing screenings, blood pressure and diabetes checks, clothing assistance referrals and more. Lunch will be provided for children and adults. Sponsored by South Central Neighborhood Place, Diamond Cluster MC, 10 area JCPS Family Resource and Youth Service Centers, Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services, and Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. 

August 3, Back to School Event at Meyzeek Middle School, 828 S. Jackson Street, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open to students kindergarten through high school. Free backpacks with essential school supplies for the coming year will be distributed while supplies last. Children must be present to receive school supplies. Smile Academy will provide free dental screenings.  Many other local community vendors and agencies will be in the gym to provide information for families.  Families may complete a CAP referral during the event as well for clothing and uniform assistance.  Sponsored by Charmoli Center Neighborhood Place, Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services and area JCPS schools. Call 313-4503 for more information. 

August 8, Back to School Fun Resource Fair at Southwick Community Center, 3621 Southern Avenue, 4 to 7 p.m. The annual event is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school. JCPS Family Resource and Youth Resource Centers Coordinators will complete CAP referrals for families needing clothing and uniform assistance. School supplies will be distributed (while supplies last). Several vendors will be available to provide essential health, education, and community resources. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. JCPS Nutrition Services will provide lunch to youth 18 and under. This event is sponsored in part by Ujima Neighborhood Place, Jefferson County Public Schools/The Carter/DuValle Education Center, Kennedy Montessori/Brandies, Youth Service Centers, Southwick Community Center, Villages of Park DuValle and Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services.

August 10, Back to School Festival at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 1501 Rangeland Road, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This annual event is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school. Free backpacks and grade-appropriate school supplies (while supplies last) will be provided. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Free lunches will be served to kids by JCPS Nutrition Services and families may complete a CAP referral during the event as well for clothing and uniform assistance. A Community Resource Fair will include over twenty presenters including diabetes and blood pressure checks, the YMCA program, voter registration, library services and lots of fun and music.  Event sponsored in part by First Neighborhood Place, area JCPS schools and Family Resource and Youth Services Centers, Louisville Metro Council Members, Louisville Metro Police and Office of Resilience and Community Services, and Okolona Fire Department, and local churches. Call 313-4498 or 313-4700 for more information. 

About Neighborhood Place

Louisville’s Neighborhood Place -- a partnership of Louisville Metro Government (including the Office of Resilience and Community Services, and Public Health and Wellness), Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Centerstone (formerly Seven Counties Services) -- provides community-based centers which bring together health care, education, employment and social services at eight locations across the community. To find a Neighborhood Place in your neighborhood, please call Metro Call at 574-5000. 

Save the date and get involved - September 15 - Love Sings Louder

Sunday, September 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Iroquois Amphitheatre, enjoy a free, community-wide, multi-faith, multi-cultural, intergenerational program: Love Sings Louder.  The Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Center has been inspired by the currently popular “mass singing initiatives” facilitated by groups like Israel’s Koolulam and Canada’s Choir!Choir!Choir!. These events bring together a diverse range of community members with the idea to stop everything for a few hours and just sing together. In partnership with a diverse group of community leaders, groups and organizations, the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Center will bring this experience to the Louisville community, enabling participants to enjoy the feeling of togetherness through a deep communal experience – their sounds and voices coming together to create a social choir, full of hope and optimism. Co-Chairs: Councilperson Barbara Sexton-Smith & Mark Perelmuter Event Committee (as of June 4, 2019): Amy Shir (LHOME),  Edgardo Mansilla (Americana), Kevin Traeger, Jessica Loving (Jewish Community Relations Council), JP Davis (Fund for the Arts), Cantor David Lipp (Adath Jesurun) Haleh Harimi (IDP), Anne Ensign-Urteaga (J Arts & Ideas), Adrienne Eisenmenger & John Koehlinger (KRM), Wanda Mitchell-Smith (Metro District 4), Michael Drury (Pandora Productions), Chris Hartman (Fairness Campaign), Ashley Duncan (JCPS), Terri Foster (Louisville Youth Orchestra), Mera Corlett (Okolona Baptist Church), Dr. Muhammad Babar (APPKI) Want to get your community involved? Call us! Staff Contacts: Lenae Price (lprice@jewishlouisville.org 794-7304; Matt Goldberg mgoldberg@jewishlouisville.org 238-2707.

News you can use

ABC ad for 3007 Poplar Level Road

An Alcoholic Beverage Control public notification ad ran in the July 12 Louisville Courier-Journal for an application for a Transitional license, NQ2 Retail Drink License and Special Sunday Retail Drink License for 3007 Poplar Level Road. The application is by Brinker Restaurant Company, DBA Chili's Grill and Bar. Any person, association, corporation or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control , 1003 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601-8400, within 30 days of the date of this legal publication. 

Cell tower application filed with Louisville Metro Planning and Design for 3738 Bardstown Road 

An application to build a cell tower at 3738 Bardstown Road has been filed with Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services (LMPDS).

Any comments on this proposal should be addressed to Steve Hendrix at LMPDS, 444 South 5th Street, Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40202 or 574-6230. Please refer to Docket Number 19CELL1001 in your correspondence. 

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

Note: short term rental is the general term used to describe vacation rentals including AirBNB, VRBO, and Tripping. 

At the July 18 Planning Commission meeting, the change in zoning from R-6, multifamily residential to C-1 commercial with detailed plan and landscape waiver was approved for 998 Goss Avenue. The case number is 19ZONE1021. 

July 22 - Public hearing regarding 1291 Reutlinger Avenue

July 22 - Public hearing regarding 904 Ellison Avenue

August 5 - Public hearing regarding 1004 Mayer Avenue

Note: to sign up for notifications about Louisville Metro Planning and Zoning Cases in District 10 or any area, click here. You'll choose email or text, fill in your email address or phone number, create a password, then you may choose from the list of email/text notifications available.

Pending D10 cases: 

18ZONE1007 for 1127 Goss Avenue, change in zoning request from R-5 to R-6 on 0.2096 acres. 

19ZONE1003 for 1692 Mercer Avenue, a change in zoning from R-5 to OR on .12 acres for proposed office space. 

18MINORPLAT1040 for 4103 Lee Avenue, case manager Chastity White. A minor subdivision plat to create 2 lots from 3 and shift property lines on .37 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

18MINORPLAT1074 for 4600 Jennings Lane. The applicant seeks to create two tracts from 1 on 0.105 acres in the M-3 zoning district.

19MINORPLAT1037 for 1031 Goss Avenue, a Minor Subdivision Plat application to dedicate right-of-way on .19 acres in the C1 zoning district.

19MINORPLAT1038 for 1400 Lincoln Avenue, a minor plat application to reconfigure lots to match as-built conditions on 3.17 acres in the M1 & M2 zoning district.

19MINORPLAT1050 for 1990 Newburg Road, a change in zoning from R5 to C1 for a proposed restaurant in an existing building on .1190 acres.

19RECORDPLAT1007 for 3502 Grantswood Court, a major subdivision record plat for right-of-way dedication for Grantswood Court on 1.878 acres in the R-5 zoning district.

19DEVPLAN1113 for 4500 Champions Trace Lane, revised district development plan application for proposed Assumption batting cages on 11.99 acres in the C2 zoning district.

19CUP1037 for 3799 Poplar Level Road, a conditional use permit for an outdoor patio with alcohol service for a restaurant in the C1 zoning district on 0.21 acres.

19CUP1122, 1537 Poplar Level Road, a conditional use permit for a private religious/learning institution (St. Agnes Catholic School) on 204.85 acres in the R5, R7 and R1 zoning districts. 

19CUP1124, 1740 Newburg Road, a Modified Conditional Use Permit Application for a cemetery on 2.99 acres in the R1 zoning district. 

18VARIANCE1005 for 1019 Dixon Avenue, a variance to allow the second story to encroach 3 ft into the required setback on 0.0810 acres in the R-5 zoning district.

19-VARIANCE-0021 for 5917 Six Mile Lane, a variance to allow an existing fence to exceed 48" in the street side yard on 0.2101 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19-DDP-0021, 3231 Poplar Level Road, a Detailed District Development Plan application for a 19,500 square foot proposed office building with associated parking on 4.5 acres in the OR1 and R5 zoning districts.

19-VARIANCE-0005, 3231 Poplar Level Road, variance requested for the building to exceed the 80' maximum front and streetside setback for Nightingale, Poplar Level and Quarry Hill Road. 

Short term rental cases

18CUP1025 for 1527 Lincoln Avenue. A conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental in the R-5 zoning district.

18CUP1130 for 3762 Illinois Avenue. A conditional use permit for a Short Term Rental of a non-primary residence in the R-5 zoning district.

18CUP1177, for 1004 Mayer Avenue, a conditional use permit application for short term rental in a nonprimary residence on .08 acres in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1198, 1137 Mulberry Street, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a non primary residence on .11 acres in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1201, 1509 Texas Avenue, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a non primary residence on .12 acres in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1202, 1535 Texas Avenue, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a non primary residence on .08 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

18CUP1203, 1530 Texas Avenue, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a non primary residence on .05 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19-CUP-0038, 940 Ash Street, a conditional use permit for a short term rental in a non-primary residence in the R6 zoning district.

19CUP1029, 904 Ellison Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental of a nonprimary residence on .11 acres in the R6 zoning district.

19CUP1030, 1291 Reutlinger Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental of a nonprimary residence on .17 acres in the R6 zoning district.

19CUP1042, 922 Keswick Boulevard, a conditional use permit for short term rental at a nonprimary residence on .11 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19CUP1081, 1017 Eigelbach Avenue, a conditional user permit for a short term rental of a nonprimary residence on .05 acres in the R5 zoning district

19CUP1093, 3010 Eleanor Avenue, a conditional use permit application for a short term rental of a nonprimary residence on 0.2448 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19CUP1094, 940 Ash Street, A conditional use permit for a short term rental in a non-primary residence in the R6 zoning district.

19CUP1095, 1038 Milton Street, a conditional use permit for a proposed boarding house on 0.0908 acres in the R5 zoning district.

To check on Planning and Design Services cases, click here.

Would you like to serve on one of Louisville Metro's Boards or Commissions? 

If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community. There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety. The following boards have vacancies:  Metropolitan Business Development Corporation Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board Bardstown Road Overlay District Building Code Board of Appeals Cemetery Board Civil Service Board Code Enforcement Board Community Action Partnership Jefferson County Public Law Library Deputy Sheriff Merit Board Downtown Development Review Overlay Board Downtown Management District Ethics Commission Fire Protection Districts (Fairdale, Harrods Creek, Highview, Lake Dreamland, Lyndon, Middletown, Okolona, St. Matthews & Worthington) Hazard Materials Ordinance Appeals & Overseers Board Housing Authority Board Human Relations Commission Advocacy Board Human Relations Commission Enforcement Board Kentuckiana Works Landmarks Library Advisory Commission Louisville Arena Authority, Inc. Louisville Public Media Merit Board Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County PARC Board of Commissioners Police Merit Board Redevelopment Authority Science Center Urban Renewal Commission Vacant Property Review Commission Waterworks Zoo Foundation Board To learn more about board applications, please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-greg-fischer/interested-serving-board-or-commission

JustServe.org makes it easy to volunteer

JustServe.org is a free volunteer website dedicated to bringing communities together through volunteerism. From JustServe.org: 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, we never ask for donations to maintain the website, we never sell advertising and we never sell any information. All of us connected with JustServe.org are volunteers and there is no paid staff.

Reminders from Solid Waste Management Services: 

If you're renovating or remodeling, have a plan for disposing of the resulting debris. Construction and demolition debris in Louisville garbage and junk pickup collection is prohibited by ordinance, so hiring a hauling company or renting a dumpster may be in order.  Options for disposal of construction and demolition debris include taking it to the Waste Reduction Center on Meriwether Avenue. Fees are variable depending on volume. More information and a fee schedule are available here.

Yard waste collection times will be later due to high volume

From the Solid Waste Management division of Louisville Metro Public Works: To handle the high volume and get collection on schedule, we shifted the daily start time of yard waste collection. Crews are now starting out on their yard waste collection routes at noon instead of the previous 6 a.m. start time. That creates a better match between the availability of yard waste collection workers and equipment. The new schedule means the regular yard waste collection schedule will extend into the evening. However, residents should continue to set yard waste out by the morning of collection day. If yard waste has not been collected by 8 p.m. on the assigned day, residents should contact Metro311 the following morning at 311 or 574-5000.

RecycleCoach app will help Louisville Metro customers with collection reminders, recycling information and more

The new RecycleCoach app features notifications about garbage, recycling, bulk waste, and yard waste collection services.  RecycleCoach will help Solid Waste Management Services communicate better by sending special messages such as bulk waste rule reminders or suspension of services for yard waste, etc. The app also has a “what goes where” feature to allow a person to input a certain item to get information on disposal or recycling.  Download from the App Store or Google Play.

Center for Neighborhoods' NeighborMap provides useful data

The Center for Neighborhoods' NeighborMap is now available online! This new, layered map comes loaded with data on neighborhood resources, grocery access, flood-plain locations, tree cover and more. NeighborMap can help individuals and community organizations visualize and understand the assets available in their neighborhoods, and identify improvements they would like to see. Students from UofL's Kent School of Social Work contributed to the project by gathering data in urban neighborhoods, and will continue the partnership with CFN to help develop strong neighborhoods. NeighborMap was created in part with funding from Louisville Metro Government.

Call 811 before you dig

Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) will investigate and impose fines on anyone who comes into contact with an underground natural gas line while digging without having contacted 811 to have the lines located before digging. Contact 811 (call 8-1-1 or submit an online locate request at 811.com) before you dig and make sure that anyone doing excavation on your behalf contacts 811 two working days before they start. For more information, please visit lge-ku.com/safety/digging.

Report suspicious odors outside to MSD

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers help by phone, text or chat

Additional resources for veterans

Some offices and VA hospitals offer a "Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program" that includes treatment methods including acupuncture, tai chi, and meditation instead of opioids, and they work with the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, Press 1) to provide support and treatment for PTSD and depression, the leading cause of suicide for veterans. Additional references for VA material and assistance: www.vetcenter.va.gov or 1-877-WAR-VETS or (lifestyle changes for better health) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX9fLXrF4fA  There is also a link for sexual trauma: https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/Military_Sexual_Trauma.asp

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

From the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-TALK or go to https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ to live chat.

Lend a hand with Volunteers of America

Volunteers of America offers many opportunities to make a difference in the lives of the individuals VOA serves. Choose an individual or group volunteer opportunity or suggest your own project. For more information, please visit https://www.voamid.org/volunteer or contact Gema Moreno at GemaM@voamid.org or 636-4664.

Treebates! Purchase a shade tree and get a rebate

TreesLouisville is offering a tree rebate. Those who purchase a shade tree can receive up to 40 percent off the purchase price. This is an initiative between TreesLouisville and Louisville Metro Division of Community Forestry to grow our tree canopy.  Trees are beneficial: a yard tree can boost property value up to $10,000, and trees can help lower heating & cooling bills. Louisville is the fastest warming urban heat island in the country; trees and shade help keep our city cool, improve air quality, and make for beautiful, safer neighborhoods. For more information, go to https://treeslouisville.org/rebate/

Metro Emergency Repair Program

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 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 574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-rudy@louisvilleky.gov.

Get text alerts and avoid a ticket

Don't get caught by surprise and ticketed or towed when the sweepers come to your street. Sign up to get text or email alerts when the sweepers are coming.

Just click on the Services Near Me icon seen above on the Louisvilleky.gov webpage, type in your address, and you're on your way. While you're there you can also find the date of your next junk collection and sign up to be reminded. More about street sweeping.

Question or problem? Contact MetroCall 311

If you wish to make a MetroCall 311 request, please use the following contacts. You'll receive a service request number that will help the District 10 office assist you.  You can email metrocall@louisvilleky.gov, or go to www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall where you can chat live with Metrocall, fill out an online form for a 311 service request, or download the free mobile 311 application. Or tweet @LouMetro311 or call 574-5000.

 New LouieConnect site connects people to help

Louisville non-profits have launched a new website to help connect people in need of food, shelter and more. Metro United Way and the Family Scholar House partnered to create LouieConnect, modeling it on a similar site created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When someone uses LouieConnect, the web-based app asks for basic information and then lists applicable resources nearby — from food pantries to shelters to career centers to financial literacy programs.

Discounted Recycle Carts will be available again soon for $28 for District 10 residents - in 95-gallon or 64 gallon size

With the new fiscal year underway July 1, Solid Waste Management Services (SWMS) will order new garbage and recycling carts. If you wish to request a cart, please do so now as there is an extensive backlog of requests, and SWMS estimates cart delivery may take a month. 

Councilman Mulvihill is committed to providing carts to District 10 residents at a reduced cost. These recycle carts will be available on a first come first served basis until the funds are depleted.  The photos at left show the sizes: 64 gallon on the left, 95 gallon on the right.

The carts normally cost $53, but Councilman Mulvihill has made them available for residents of District 10 for a reduced cost of $28. Please call 574-1110 or email us for the form. This offer is available to urban service district residents.

Those temporary, illegal signs in the right of way? Recycle them.

We receive complaints about signs that are illegally posted on poles and at intersections in the right-of-way, including "We Buy Houses," "Express Cash" and others.  If you walk by these signs or live somewhere where these signs are posted and may be removed safely, help clean up our community by taking them down and throwing them away. Or better yet, consider recycling the signs - search for "recycled yard sign projects" online for ideas.

Sign up for LENSAlert (Smart911)

Click here to sign up for the LENSAlert (Louisville Emergency Notification System).  In addition to receiving notifications, individuals can create a Safety Profile for themselves and their household that can include any information they want 9-1-1 and first responders to have in the event of an emergency. When individuals make an emergency call, their Safety Profile is automatically displayed to the 9-1-1 call taker, allowing them to send the right responders to the right location with the right information. Information about medical history, allergies to medication, number of residents in a home and even a picture of the family dog can all be added to a Safety Profile.

If you know of a community event you'd like to be considered for inclusion on the District 10 E-News, let us know. Click here to email our office. 

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