Newburg Library

On the third Tuesday of each month, a Community Meeting is held to give residents an opportunity to be informed, discuss ideas and share. Be part of the change we want to see for our community. Join us at the new meeting time, 6:00PM when we meet with LMPD and 6:30PM to share with Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin.

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Speed Humps will soon be coming to several streets in the Newburg neighborhood!

Due to frequent issues with speeding and traffic violations in the Newburg area, in combination with numerous requests from community members, Councilwoman Shanklin and her office have been working diligently over the past few months to begin the process of installing speed humps on many Newburg-area streets.  As of July 23, Public Works has already begun the initial stage of marking for and installing the humps on Ilex Ave., Shasta Trl., and Kilmer Blvd.  These three streets make up just the first wave of speed hump work that Councilwoman Shanklin has planned for District 2 this year; several additional streets in the district are currently being considered for the second wave of installation, which is planned to take place later this year.

LMPD reminder:  Please secure your property!

A reminder to lock your vehicle, and never leave valuables in plain sight. This includes any and all keys, key fobs and firearms. 

Police report that some drivers are making it easy for thieves by leaving their vehicle running. Please secure your property. 

LMPD suggests making a 9 p.m. routine, as seen below.

• Remove valuables from your vehicle.
• Lock your car.
• Secure your weapons.
• Close your garage.
• Lock your doors and windows. 

Remember to report any suspicious behavior to LMPD’s non-emergency line at 574-7111. To speak to a call taker, press 5.

New Metro311 online reporting system and mobile app has launched

On June 19, Metro311 launched a whole new online reporting system and mobile app that will make it easier to report issues online or on your phone. The new Metro311 will also let you see issues that have already been reported on a map, and will improve how you track progress of your issue along the way. Information about the app, including instructions for downloading to your phone, will be available on the Metro311 website.

New Metro311 Service Request Information

• Submit a Service Request in the new system.
• Only service requests for the past 30 days will be accessible in the new system.  If you need information on an older request, please call Metro 311 for status.
• Anything submitted in the old reporting system (prior to June 19, 2019) will not show in the new system.  It is still being processed however. Please call Metro311 for status.
• To receive email notifications of the status of your service request you must have an account and you must have included your email address when you created your account. You can create a new account and report a new issue with Metro 311 by following this link.
• Not all issues you put a service request in for require you to login. Some issues may be submitted anonymously, such as reporting a pothole and property maintenance cases, for instance. But having an account will allow you to track the progress and status of the request.
• The outlined or highlighted area on the map indicates the area which is serviced by Louisville Metro Government.
• If you do not see a category which corresponds to your issue, please call Metro 311 at 311. 

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.

Aug 10 -- Back to School Festival at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Located at 1501 Rangeland Rd.  Call 313-4498 or 313-4700 for more information. 

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.

Two additional "Back to School" backpack giveaway opportunities in District 2

Two additional organizations will be offering free backpacks for children in need prior to the school year starting.

• Lighthouse Community Center (5312 Shepherdsville Rd.) will hold their event from 10AM-1PM on Saturday, August 3.
• The "Old Skool Club" (5009 Poplar Level Rd.) will hold their event from 3PM until all of their stock of backpacks has been depleted on Sunday, August 11.

U.S. Census Bureau Hiring Event 

The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a hiring event on August 1, 2019 at First Neighborhood Place, 1503 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 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

Back to School Skating Party to be hosted by the Sickle Cell Association

On July 27th from 5pm-9pm, the Sickle Cell Association will be hosting a Back to School Skating Party at Robben's Roost Roller Skating Rink (5906 Six Mile Ln.).  The party will feature door prizes and will offer school supplies for children.  The price is $8.00 per person at the door; all profits will go to SCAK to support their efforts in the sickle cell community. 

New Food Pantry open in District 2

Open every 2^nd Monday of the month -- 10am - 12pm

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• Serving households in the 40213, 40218 & 40219 Zip Codes Only
• First Come, First Served Basis
• Picture ID & proof of residency required!

Sponsored By: 

Peace Presbyterian Church

4210 East Indian Trail

Louisville, KY  40213

Newburg Farmer's Market continues every Friday through August 9

Each Friday afternoon from 5pm to 8pm, members of the Newburg community are invited to visit the Newburg Farmer's Market.  Included among the various items offered at the market are locally grown, fresh fruits and vegetables.  The Newburg Farmer's Market is located at the Newburg Church of Christ (4700 E. Indian Trail); more information can be found online at www.facebook.com/newburgcoc.

Upcoming Events at Newburg Library!

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.

Want to learn how to code?

Louisville/Skills & Interapt are offering a coding program for driven individuals who are willing to work to make a difference for themselves and their community by launching a career in the tech industry.

Interapt is partnering with the University of Louisville to bring software development training to talented adults who need an opportunity to learn.

APPLICATIONS OPEN

Apply at louisvilleskills.interapt.com

Email us at apply@interapt.com

Applications will close August 9th.

LouieConnect

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.