District 12 eNewsletter - August 21, 2019

District 12
Rick Blackwell

Councilman Rick Blackwell
601 West Jefferson Street
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Metro Animal Services' Pets of the Week: Phoebe and Paloma

Pheobe

Phoebe, FEMALE CAT

Phoebe doesn’t think the shelter’s lighting does her justice! The gorgeous Calico hopes potential adopters will visit Animal House Adoption Center to meet her for a more person introduction.  Phoebe is approximately 2-years-old and weighs about 6lbs. She’s friendly with new people and other cats. Adopt Phoebe for free with an approved application, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. She’s already spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. Meet Phoebe at Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Rd., Tuesday-Sunday 12-6pm. For more info about Phoebe, contact animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov, or call 502-473-PETS.

Paloma

Paloma, FEMALE DOG

Paloma is a well-behaved, one-year-old that would make a great companion! She’d be delighted to be your workout buddy, help you water the garden and relax beside you after a long day at work. Paloma is a Long-Stay Champion that has spent over 100 days in the LMAS Shelter! Adopt Paloma for free with an approved application and earn VIP status: FREE wellness checks and vaccinations for 3 years, Canine License, leash, harness, collar, crate and 7 days free day-care!  Paloma is a playful, super-fast learner that weighs about 50lbs and she’s housetrained! Paloma’s already spayed, vaccinated & microchipped! To meet or adopt Paloma, visit Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Rd.) Tuesday-Sunday 12-6pm. Send questions to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov, or call 502-473-PETS.


Mayor’s Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle - September 2nd

hike bike and paddle

Thousands of cyclists, paddlers and walkers will be in motion at the Mayor’s Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle Monday, September 2 as it returns for a 15th consecutive Labor Day at Waterfront Park. 

Subway Restaurants is again the title sponsor of Hike, Bike & Paddle, with presenting sponsors, Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated, Norton Healthcare and Neil Huffman Subaru. Academy Sports + Outdoors is a contributing sponsor.  

For hikers, this year features three routes, including a 5K route, that will all travel along Waterfront Park to the Big Four Bridge, all ending back at the Great Lawn. All routes are dog friendly, except for the route across the Big Four Bridge. The dog friendly route will take hikers with animals on a path leading to the Louisville Community Boathouse and back to the Great Lawn. All dogs must be leashed, and their owners must pick up waste during the walk. For those needing a shortened route, a third route will travel along Waterfront Park and circle back at the Big Four Bridge. All routes are wheelchair and stroller accessible.

  For cyclists, this year’s 13.5-mile route will start near the Flock of Finns on Witherspoon Street and include travel through the Beecher Terrace redevelopment and parts of Smoketown and Shelby Park neighborhoods, past the Logan Street Market and Paristown developments, past the Louisville City FC’s under-construction stadium, and more. Cyclists who do not wish to do the entire course may turn around at any point after the majority of participants have passed.  

All of the cycling and walking routes will be marked with signage and will have water stops at the halfway points to refill water bottles. The Louisville Bicycle Club and Scheller’s Fitness and Cycle are providing “bike captains” to help cyclists obey the rules of the road.  

“Bike doctors” will be stationed in Waterfront Park before the ride and along the route to assist cyclists with any equipment problems. Louisville Metro Police will provide traffic assistance at key intersections, and the Louisville Metro EMS bicycle team will patrol the route. All cyclists are asked to remain behind the lead Police vehicles. 

The paddling activity will begin at the Harbor Lawn in Waterfront Park and the route will be about 5 miles along Ohio River.  At 10 a.m., paddlers will go through the McAlpine locks to New Albany. TARC will have free shuttle for the return trip to Waterfront Park.  

Paddlers can enter from the University of Louisville Rowing dock located at the east end of Waterfront Park near the Community Boat House and will proceed downstream to the Harbor Lawn to await the start of the event. Free parking is available at this location. Volunteers will be on-site to assist paddlers at both locations.  

Back by popular demand again this year, the Louisville Kayak Company will be offering kayak rental services at the event. You can reserve your kayak at the event or before you go by visiting here.

Police and safety boats will be nearby during the paddling activity, and participants can get assistance if needed in launching their canoe or kayak. Safe paddling instruction and demonstrations will take place in the harbor area of the Great Lawn.  

More than 50 vendors and information booths will open at 8:30 a.m. at Waterfront Park. Yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba and Pickleball demonstrations will be offered starting at 8 a.m., along with group participation.  

2,500 free t-shirts will be available for those arriving early and completing a brief survey. Thanks to sponsor support, this year’s t-shirt is an upgraded performance sport material.

Subway will be handing out free cash gift cards to be used at any Subway location, while supplies last. The Brain Injury Association will distribute 500 helmets to riders who don’t have one. Neil Huffman Subaru will be giving away a free bicycle and kayak at the event. Participants are encouraged to be “green” and bring their own water bottles, which they will be able to fill at Waterfront Park and at various water stations along the routes, as part of Louisville Water’s Pure Tap To Go.  

  This is the 15th year for the Hike, Bike & Paddle events, which are held each Memorial Day and Labor Day. The events are part of the city’s Healthy Hometown Movement, created to encourage Louisville residents to be more active and make healthier lifestyle choices.  

To view interactive route maps, a full schedule and for more information, visit here. RSVP on the Hike, Bike and Paddle Facebook event page. Follow along on Twitter and Instagram @AroundLou!  

Additional support is provided by Academy Sports + Outdoors, Greater Louisville Sports Commission, Louisville Water Company, Louisville Waterfront Park, River City Paddle Sports, UofL Rowing, Louisville Bicycle Club, Brain Injury Alliance of KENTUCKY, Yoga East and Scheller’s Fitness & Cycling. Media Sponsors include 106.9 Play!, Louisville Public Media, Outfront Media and WLKY.


The Big Table: World’s Largest Potluck - September 15th

the big table

The Big Table, a welcoming event aimed at bringing people together to share food and conversation, is returning to Iroquois Park on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 5-7 p.m. Last year, more than 1,500 people participated in the event, and organizers this year will be setting up for 2,000 attendees.  

The third annual event is hosted by The Big Table, with major support from the Global Human Project and the Louisville Metro Office for Globalization. Each participant is asked to bring a dish, fruit, dessert or non-alcoholic drink to share with at least eight people. Participants are encouraged to bring a dish that reflects something about them, has a family story or personal significance, along with a recipe card. Tables, chairs, eating utensils and plates will be provided by event sponsors, but in case of an extra-large turnout, organizers encourage participants to bring a blanket and extra utensils.

Organizers are again hoping to break a world record, but this year’s event is most focused on encouraging conversation and meeting new people. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest potluck was attended by 3,264 people in India.

In an effort to foster more intimate conversation and depth of connection, participants will be organized into tables of eight. Table Host volunteers will help seat participants and work to ensure tables are made up of familiar and unfamiliar faces. Table Hosts will also facilitate conversation and storytelling during the event. Approximately 250 Table Host volunteers are needed for this event.

New this year, residents who play an instrument are invited to bring their instrument and join in a post-dinner global music jam. Pick-up music venues will be arranged along the event area to continue facilitating connections during event cleanup.

In case of inclement weather, organizers will announce a cancellation of the event by 1 p.m. on Sept. 15 on social media and the event registration page.

Registration is strongly encouraged. For more information and event registration, visit www.thebigtable502.com.


Love Sings Louder @ Iroquois Amphitheatre - September 15

love sings louder

The Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Center have 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.

Sunday, September 15, 2019 5-7pm

Iroquois Amphitheatre

This is a free, community-wide, multi-faith,

multi-cultural, intergenerational program.

Want to get your community involved? Call us!

Staff Contacts: Lenae Price (lprice@jewishlouisville.org) 794-7304; Matt Goldberg (mgoldberg@jewishlouisville.org) 238-2707


PRP Fire Hosts 5K to Benefit Crusade for Children - September 21st

PRP 5k

RBA Food Truck Day @ Riverview Park - September 26th

Food Truck day

ACB License Application - 7001 Global Dr.

ABC

7001 Global Dr. has applied for a Quota Retail Drink License, a Retail Malt Beverage License, and a Special Sunday License through the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

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 (Saturday, August 31st).

Some of the reasons for refusal of a license as stated in KRS 243.450 are:

  • Premise does not comply fully with all alcoholic beverage control statutes and regulations of the board.
  • The applicant or the premises does not comply with all regulations of a city administrator.
  • The applicant has done an act for which a revocation of license would be authorized.
  • The applicant has made any false material statement in his application.
  • Public sentiment in the are
  • Number of licensed outlets in the area
  • Potential for future growth
  • Type of area involved
  • Type of transportation available
  • Financial potential of the area

Off-Season Volunteer Tax Preparation Assistance

2019 VITA

Prevent Mosquito Breeding Grounds

mosquitos

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Road Alerts & Updates

KY Transportation

Below is a list of projects overseen by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet happening in Southwest Louisville.

US 31W (Dixie Highway): Lane closures and sidewalk closures in place between Blanton Lane and Crums Lane (mile markers 12.5 to 15.3) due to construction for access management and bus rapid transit lines. Left lane is closed in each direction between Greenwood Road and Wells Drive (mile markers 11.6 to 11.9). Roadway is reduced to two lanes on northbound Dixie Highway between Blanton Lane and Upper Hunters Trace. Left lane is closed in each direction between I-264 and Crums Lane. In these areas where the lane closures are in place, the sidewalks are closed on the side where the roadwork is taking place. Pedestrians need to cross Dixie Highway at a signalized intersection and use the sidewalk on the other side of the road instead of walking through the construction work.

Log on to goky.ky.gov for the latest in statewide traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.


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