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Kim Sickles and team planned another great Unity in the Community event at Corinthian on West Jefferson Street.
Lots of fun for everyone at the annual “Family and Friends Affair” at Corinthian.
Pastor Keith Hackett leads the way at Greater Salem and during the week he manages Metro Solid Waste Management Services. Thank you!
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Greater Salem Baptist Church brought out the best in all of us again this year for the annual Unity Festival.
Face painting is fun for everyone!
AARP shared the unity and offered great advice for our seniors.
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Many thanks to Terry Meiners for welcoming “Love Sings Louder” to tell our story of taking positive action in the face of violence wherever it is.
Love Sings Louder was seen and heard on TV and radio all last week leading up to the big event on Sunday.
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Jecorey “1200” Arthur and Dawne Gee did an amazing job as music director and mistress of ceremonies at the “Love Sings Louder” event at Iroquois Ampitheatre.
Voices of Kentuckiana brought a beautiful sound and filled the air with love.
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River City Drum Corps performs in rhythm with the spirit of the drum.
River City Drum Corps is lucky to have two of the original members from many years ago back to lead the way and teach theme children about the spirit of the drum.
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The huge white wall on the side of Old Forester Hall will be used to project live orchestra performances from inside so folks can sit down n the lawn and enjoy the concert - FREE!
University of Louisville Board of Trustees Chair Mary Nixon, Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar and Dr. Ted Smith from the Enviorme Institute joined many others as we opened the new music garden in Paristown Pointe neighborhood.
Many thanks to Christina Lee Brown for believing in Teddy’s dream and for providing the funding needed to create “Christy’s Music Gardens” in Paristown Pointe for everyone to enjoy. Thank you!
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Joann Robinson, the resident historian in Paristown Pointe Neighborhood welcomes Blake-Anthony Johnson, the new Director of Learning and Community for our Louisville Orchestra.
George and May Lee Fischer took a seat, soaked up some sunshine and celebrated the new music garden.
Kim Baker, president and CEO for our Kentucky Center for the Arts shares a ping pong paddle with Mary Nixon. Look closely and you’ll see the eight components for a healthy city.
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Nellie Crawford was an American actress featured in such productions as Birth of a Nation. In 1968, she was inducted into the black filmmaker's hall of fame.
The mural is dedicated in memory to Christa Robinson, a tireless public servant of the US 3rd Congressional District, Louisville Metro Council District 4, and a friend of the Shelby Park Neighborhood.
Christa always said, "I'm just visiting." She's right, we're all just visiting.
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Metro District 4 is humbled and honored to serve our community. Together we create a great connected community for all!
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If you see a streetlight out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), please note the address and report it to LG&E for repair. Click here to fill out the online form to report broken or malfunctioning streetlights. We always recommend adding your contact information to the request, so a technician who has questions can contact you. LG&E makes repairs during the day. Make sure you follow up if the streetlight hasn’t been repaired within seven (7) days.
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Early In-House Absentee Voting starts Monday Sept. 23
Sept. 23 - Nov. 4 Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Oct. 19, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM:
Registered voters in Jefferson County who will be absent from Jefferson County on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 can vote their ballot early at Election Center, 701 West Ormsby Avenue, Room 301 (near 7th and Oak Streets).
Other people who can vote early include: a woman in her last trimester of pregnancy, a person or their spouse who is scheduled to have surgery on Election Day and those people because of age, illness or disability are not able to go to the polls.
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 Painters will begin work in Smoketown on Friday, September 27
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Senior Nutrition - 9am-1pm Monday through Thursday, 1407 W. Jefferson St.
Mondays - Book Mobile, Art Therapy, Bible Study Computer Classes (Based on Weekly Rotation)
Wednesdays - Exercise: Movement & Music, Silver Sneakers Aerobics, yoga (based on weekly rotation)
Thursdays - Pass the Trash game with prizes
The Louisville Metro Department of Community Services Senior Nutrition Program provides lunches at this location to people 60 years or older upon reservation (call 574-MEAL). Donations are invited and encouraged.
Recovery - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1407 W. Jefferson St.
Tuesdays 6pm-7pm - The Bridge 15th & Jefferson, CHRIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST - Gather at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1407 W. Jefferson St. for a relaxed time to worship God while focusing on recovery, grace, forgiveness and love! All are invited!
Tuesdays 8pm-9pm - FRESH START - Gather at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1407 W. Jefferson St. for the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12-step free recovery treatment program for people suffering from alcohol addiction! All are invited!
Thursdays 7pm-8pm - ANONYMITY HOME GROUP - Gather at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1407 W. Jefferson St. for a combined Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12-step free recovery treatment program or a recovery program based on Christian principals! Rotation of program based on home group. All are invited!
Reentry - Mondays 7/1/19 through 9/23/19, 1407 W. Jefferson St.
You may begin the program any time during the 12 weeks. However, attendance is mandatory for both Sessions of Boot Camp in order to receive 30-day credit toward time served. Attendance is also mandatory for all 12 sessions to receive a 12-week certificate and recommendation to the parole board.
Week 1: Introduction pre-survey - Ferguson // Reading Comprehension - Fitzgerald
Week 2: Math Review - Fitzgerald // Management/Budgeting - Fitzgerald
Contact: (502) 583-5544, molovillage@att.net, wanda_molo@att.net
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We Have Moved! Vision Russell’s Choice Office has moved to a new address: United Building, 600 South 7th Street, 4th Floor (at the corner 7th & Chestnut), Louisville, KY 40203
Kentuckiana Builds Orientations - Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway
- THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 @ 10 AM & 5:30 PM
- MONDAY, SEPT. 30 @ 10 AM & 5:30 PM
Kentuckiana Builds is a 6-week training program that prepares you for a quality profession in fields like electrical, carpentry, pipefitting, plumbing, masonry, insulation and much more. For more information, please call 502-566-3371. Click the following link to watch the class visit the Louisville City FC (Football Club) Stadium in Butchertown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_KKxZp3wmg&feature=youtu.be
What’s Up with the Weather?
Join Louisville Metro and its community partners at one of three upcoming open houses to:
- Learn about extreme weather trends
- Add your ideas to the Prepared Louisville climate adaptation plan
- Take home a free tree to plant from TreesLouisville
- Access emergency preparedness tips and free kits from the American Red Cross
- Find out how to save energy, cut waste, and take other climate-friendly steps
Open House #1 – Partner: University of Louisville Sustainability Council
Thursday, September 26th @ 12p-2p - University of Louisville Ekstrom Library W210, 2215 S. 3rd St
Open House #2 – Partner: West Jefferson County Community Task Force
Thursday, September 26th @ 6p-8p - Russell Vision Development Center, 2202 W. Jefferson St.
Open House #3 – Partner: Louisville Sustainability Council
Saturday, September 28th @ 10a-12p - Green Convene @ Northeast Region Library, 15 Bellevoir Circle
“A Fool’s Errand: Creating the National Museum of African American History and Culture” - Global Humanities Lecture 2019 - Thursday, September 26th @ 4p – 5:30p - Bingham Humanities Building, 2216 S. First Street Walk – UofL Campus
Guest Speaker: Lonnie G. Bunch III
Secretary Bunch will discuss the relevance of the African American museum, how it is impacting the dialogue about race, discrimination, inclusion and reconciliation in America, and the implications of the African American historical experience for our country today. Limited Seating Available.
Focus Community Meeting - Thursday, September 26th @ 6:30 – 7:30 pm - Joshua Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 426 S. 15th Street
Focus Community Meeting for Delores Pre-School Tutoring Service in the Russell Community. All community residents and leaders are invited to attend. For additional information please email deloresbutler1240@gmail.com.
Women Business Center Presents: Strong Women, Strong Coffee Roundtable - Friday, September 27th @ 10am – 11:30a - Community Ventures, 1812 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Speaker: Linda Ruffenach, Chief Strategist, Execuity
Ms. Ruffenach will help show you how to create your vision for the future, and develop and execute a roadmap to success! Bring your business cards and any current information about your products and services to share with the group. Please RSVP with Margaret Prince at mprince@cvky.org.
Molo Village CDC Presents: The African IBHOLA - Friday, September 27th @ 7pm – 10am - Beuchel Women’s Club, 3758 Pulliam Drive
Come out and enjoy an evening with Maestro J. at this “Formal Attire” fundraising event. For more information and to purchase your ticket online visit www.moments2remember.co/molovillage.
Russell Community Walk - Saturday, September 28th @ 10am – 1pm - Joshua Tabernacle Baptist Church, 426 S. 15th Street
A gathering of neighbors, friends and families. Let us walk, talk and build up our community.
Braden Center Open House: Celebration of 50 Years - Sunday, September 29th @ 4pm – 6pm - Carl Braden Memorial Center, 3208 West Broadway
All are welcome to come out and network at this community event. There will be food and music. Donations benefit the Braden Center Renovation Campaign and the Kentucky Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression.
Community Conversation & Reception / 2019-2020 Forum Series - Monday, September 30th @ 5:15p – 6:40p - The Yearlings Club, 4309 W. Broadway
Moderator: Honorable Gerald Neal, Kentucky State Senator
It’s been one year since Dr. Neeli Bendapudi became the 18th President of University of Louisville and launched the 2018-19 A&S Yearlings Club Forum Series. Join us for a second “community conversation” with President Bendapudi and Senator Gerald Neal. Hosted by UofL College of Arts & Sciences. To RSVP: Call Clest Lanier 502-852-3042 or cvlani01@louisville.edu.
SMELL MY CITY - WE ALL HAVE A RIGHT TO LIVE IN HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS.
Pollution poses a significant threat to our health and quality of life.
The “Smell my City” app crowdsources community reports of pollution odors and visualizes your city’s air quality landscape. Local residents, organization and regulators can use smell report data to help track down potential sources of pollution in their neighborhood. For more info visit: SmellMyCity.org
IOS: SmellMyCity.org/ios
ANDROID: SmellMyCity.org/android
- Auto-Heavy Equipment Technician I (2nd shift) (subject to shift)
- Automation Controls Specialist / Grade 17
- Automation Controls Specialist / Grade 17
- Electrical Engineering Co-op
- Engineering Co-Op (Civil/Environmental) - Infrastructure Planning Department
- Engineering Co-Op (Civil/Environmental) - MS4 Environmental Program Department
- Floodwall Maintenance Electrician I / Grade U26
- Maintenance Electrician I / Grade U26 - 2 positions
For detailed position descriptions, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers
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The public comment period is 30 days after the announcement is printed in the Courier Journal. If you chose to voice your opinion, letters must be mailed to: Alcohol Beverage Control Board 1003 Twilight Drive Frankfort, KY 40601.
915 E. Liberty Street
Attached, please find a New Location memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a Small Farm Winery license being applied for, located at 915 E. Liberty Street, Louisville, KY. 40204. The ad ran in The Courier Journal Wednesday, August 21, 2019.
Notice of Application for Demolition Permit of Historic Structure The Office of Planning and Design has received a demolition permit application for the properties listed below:
Learn more about the Zero Hunger Mobile Market and find a stop near you!
The Louisville Community Grocery meets every second Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 at Joshua Tabernacle, 426 S 15th St. We are looking for neighbors to let us know what you need in a grocery store and to get involved to get the store opened. Food is provided; bring a dish to share if you are able.
Join us for upcoming 2019 meetings: October 8, November 12, December 10
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MetroCall has 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 visithttp://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.
During this In Focus Kentucky segment, Councilwoman Barbara Sexton Smith talks about the rise in the popularity of electronic scooters in the state of Kentucky and share how the Commonwealth’s two largest cities are developing additional policy to help regulate this growing form of transportation.
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https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/in-focus-shows/2019/08/19/scooter-laws-in-kentucky--part-2
The approved operating budget ordinance can be found here - https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council/services/most-requested-ordinances
The Mayor presented his budget plan, the Community responded, and we rolled up our sleeves doing the work we were elected to do. No one got everything they wanted and not everything got funded. I voted for the budget because it maintained a focus on public safety by putting LMPD trained Officers on the street sooner than expected and we continued to fund affordable housing in addition to the $41 million provided during the past four years. We responded to the many concerns related to homelessness by providing $1 million for sheltering and services. This will help provide for pets, partners and possessions in homeless circumstances. Complex challenges require common sense solutions and it is our responsibility to provide safer neighborhoods and better services for all. This includes basic needs for food, clothing and shelter.
And yes, we fought for swimming pools and libraries to make sure no one gets left behind. Not our children, not our seniors, not anyone.
There’s room for everyone to help our community be as good as we say it is. We need businesses, healthcare, education, nonprofit and interfaith communities to reimagine their roles and create common sense solutions. Together – we hold the answer. We can do this, YES we can!
Councilwoman Barbara Sexton Smith
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Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window.
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Butchertown - butchertownpres@gmail.com 1st Tuesday @ 6:00 pm
Germantown Paristown - 1094 E. Kentucky St. 396-4836 judithmagrem28@gmail.com 3rd Monday @ 6:00 pm
Irish Hill Neighborhood Association - For more information info@irishhillneighbors.org
Original Highlands - 1228 E. Breckenridge St 287-3938 driddle121@yahoo.com 3rd Monday @ 6:00 pm
Paristown Pointe - 1228 E. Breckinridge St 502-587-1595 jorobinson854@icloud.com 2nd Tuesday @6:30 pm
Phoenix Hill - 451 Baxter Avene 583-7133 phoenixhillna@gmail.com 4th Monday @ 5:30 pm
Portland Now - 2503 Montgomery St. 438-0189 larry.stoess@gmail.com 1st Tuesday @ 6:30 pm
Russell Neighborhood - 604 S. 10th Street at Western Library, (502) 389-7004 or email Jackie Floyd, 4th Tuesday every month @ 6:00pm
Schnitzelburg Area Community Council - St Elizabeth's 1020 E Burnett Schnitzelburg.org
Shelby Park - 600 E. Oak Street 417-5336 Shelby Park on Facebook 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 pm
Smoketown - 325 E. Kentucky Street 836-7661 666@webberconsulting.org 3rd Monday @ 6:30 pm
South Fourth Street - Jim Reskin, President
Meriwether Fort Hill Neighborhood Association - 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 at Shelby Traditional. Jess Brown 270-227-9123
Metro311: 311 or (502) 574-5000
Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
Louisville Forward/Economic Development: (502) 574-4140
Planning & Design Services: (502) 574-6230
Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
Public Works: (502) 574-5810
Property Valuation Administrator (PVA): (502) 574-4016
TARC: (502) 585-1234
PARC: (502) 569-6222
Legal Aid: (502) 584-1254
IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
Congressman John Yarmuth: (502) 582-5129
Solid Waste Management (SWMS): (502) 574-3571
Metro Parks: (502) 456-8100
Metro Police: (Non Emergency) (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
LMPD 1st Division: (502) 574-7167
LMPD 2nd Division: (502) 574-2478
LMPD 4th Division: (502) 574-7010
LMPD 5th Division: (502) 574-7636
Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
Metro Safe: (502) 572-3460 or (502) 574-7111
Vacant & Public Property Administration: (502) 574-4016
Brightside: (502) 574-2613
Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): (502) 753-4888
Your State Representative or State Senator: http://www.lrc.ky.gov
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