Area K Large Items Collection is next week

Click here for a detailed view of Area K where Project Pickup Large Items waste collection is scheduled for the week of October 7. Residents may begin setting out items Friday afternoon October 4.

Reminder: Construction and demolition materials are NOT accepted and tree trimmings must be bundled properly. Collection Guidelines

To receive automatic reminders of large items waste pickup dates, download our Recycle Coach waste information and calendar app at the App Store or on Google Play.

Sign up now for the October 19 Brightside & Passport Health Plan Fall Community-Wide Cleanup

From Brightside: The Brightside & Passport Health Plan Fall Community-Wide Cleanup is just around the corner on Saturday, October 19 and there is still time to register your group to participate! Just head to www.brightsideinc.org and click on the link on our homepage to sign your group up today! All teams receive pre-packed supplies and Brightside coordinates with our partners at Solid Waste Management Services to ensure all your collected litter bags are properly collected and disposed of after your cleanup event.  Not sure where to hold your cleanup? We can help! Reach out to us at brightside@louisvilleky.gov or call our office at 574-2613 today! District 10 note: The Weiter family and friends (pictured above) pitched in last year to clean up "Weiterville" in Germantown to honor their late mother's/grandmother's birthday. A group of volunteers, including parents with kids, cleaned up Watterson Park. Another group took on the area near the railroad overpass by Preston Highway, while a group of residents spruced up the City of Audubon Park. We thank all of these volunteers for their care of and pride in their neighborhoods.  There are many great reasons to gather a team of family, friends, coworkers, and join the Community-Wide Cleanup.

Save the date: Fall Community-Wide Planting Day is Saturday, November 2 Are you interested in helping Brightside plant 150 trees this fall? Save the date now for our fall Community-Wide Planting Day on Saturday, November 2.  We will be planting along Gilmore Lane and volunteer registration will be opening next week so stay tuned for more information.

LIHEAP to schedule early registration for elderly or disabled individuals on a fixed income

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is offering pre-registration October 2 to 31 for Jefferson County residents who are elderly (60 years or older) or disabled and receive a fixed income (Social Security, SSI, pension or Black Lung benefits). This pre-registration phase is for the LIHEAP Subsidy Program, meaning eligible residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills. For required documentation or to schedule an appointment, visit this website.

Metro Council Night at the Louisville Jack O'Lantern Spectacular

Councilman Mulvihill has joined a number of Metro Council members in supporting Metro Council Night at the Louisville Jack O'Lantern Spectacular. Tuesday, October 29, enjoy a $2 discount on admission to the Spectacular, and proceeds benefit the Louisville Parks Foundation. 

Schnitzelburg and Meriwether tree planting set for December 7; Canvassing is underway; Citizen Forester training October 26

The Schnitzelburg and Meriwether neighborhoods will be participating in a tree planting with Louisville Grows. This will be the third planting for Schnitzelburg and the first for Meriwether. In addition to large trees, emphasis will be on right of way trees for Shelby Street and Burnett Avenue. The planting is scheduled for December 7, with Citizen Forester training on October 26. Louisville Grows and neighborhood volunteers will begin canvassing our neighbors soon to identify Treecipients.

TreesLouisville providing 1500 free trees to Jefferson County residents

From TreesLouisville:  TreesLouisville has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to provide 1500+ trees to Jefferson County residents since January. We are currently in our second round of the Community Canopy program which allows residents to enter their address, outline their house, and choose the right tree for their home to maximize the benefits of a healthy ecosystem such as lowering utility bills, managing stormwater runoff, and improving air quality. Your tree will either be shipped to you later this Fall or larger sizes will be available at Against the Grain Brewery on October 20 as part of our first annual Twigs and Swigs Celebration or Americana Community Center on November 9.  Louisville loses around 820 acres of tree canopy on a yearly basis and this is one of the ways we try to restore tree canopy across the county. The program is available to all residents of Jefferson County but residents in the following zip codes will be able to reserve two trees because certain areas of the county have been affected more heavily and we want to improve our lowest canopy areas more quickly:  40118 40202 40203 40208 40209 40210 40211 40212 40213 40214 40215 40216 40217 40218 40219 40220 40228 40229 40258 40272 40291 Thanks for your participation and happy planting!

District 10 events

Louisville Zoo hosts "The World's Largest Halloween Party" Thursdays and weekends - and we have tickets to give away

Sweet. Not scary. If scary is no fun for your little ones, then don’t miss the sweetest party in town. Enjoy your Zoo magically transformed into a living storybook with costumed characters and trick-or-treating for kids 11 and under. The party is on October 3–6, 10–13, 17–20, and 24–27, beginning at 5 p.m. Enter until 8:30 p.m., and the route is open until 10 p.m. Special tickets required for all guests (age 3+).  Meet some of the most royal princesses in the land, journey back in time and marvel at  prehistoric dinos, and dive into the fun as you explore under the sea. Visit with Mumpkin the talking pumpkin, wander up the yellow brick road to test your courage, brains and heart, and dance the night away in our out-of-this-world Astro Disco. Join the Zoo for a party that gets bigger and better around every turn! Adults may wear costumes, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary please), and no adult masks that cover the face. To buy tickets and for more information, visit the Louisville Zoo website.

Street closures for "The World's Largest Halloween Party" 

October 3 – 6,10 – 13, 17 – 20, 24 – 27, the following streets will be closed from 4 to 10 p.m.: 

• Illinois Avenue from Trevilian Way to Taylor Avenue
• Trevilian Way from Poplar Level Road to Newburg Road
• Poplar Level Road from Taylor Avenue to Trevilian Way
• Russell Avenue from Poplar Level Road to Illinois Avenue
• Grenade Avenue from Poplar Level Road to Illinois Avenue
• Marwood Place from Poplar Level Road to Illinois Avenue
• Westbound Trevilian Way traffic from Newburg Road will only have access to the Zoo
• No cross traffic at Trevilian Way and Illinois Avenue

The District 10 Council office has a limited number of FREE TICKETS to the "World's Largest Halloween Party" and parking passes to give away. Email sara.feltner@louisvilleky.gov with the number of tickets you're requesting. Tickets and passes will be given away on a first come first served basis while supplies last. 

October 4 and 8 - Louisville Nature Center Out of School Day Camp

October 5 - Schnitzelburg Area Community Council Movie Night

The sixth annual SACC movie night will be Saturday, October 5 at Dairy Del, 1516 S. Shelby Street. The event begins at 7 p.m. and the movie, Casper, will begin at 8 p.m. 

October 12 - Bierhalle at the German-American Club

From the German-American Club: Come be our guest for an indoor bierhalle Saturday, October 12, with live music provided by the Rounder Brothers. Doors open at 6 p.m. and food is served from 6 to 8 p.m. Listen and dance to live music until 10 p.m. Plenty of Gemütlichkeit! Free admission, and the menu, which is subject to change, may include favorites such as Jägerschnitzel, Zigeunerschnitzel, spätzle, bratwurst, sauerkraut balls, German potato salad, and giant pretzels.

October 13 - Mulberry Hill Fall Festival

The George Rogers Clark Park Neighborhood Association Mulberry Hill Fall Festival will be October 13 at George Rogers Clark Park. The festival will be from 2 to 5 p.m. and includes a children and pets costume parade at 2:15 p.m., the annual Chili Cook-off - (bring heated chili entries at 2:15 p.m.), potluck at 3 p.m., plus raffles and door prizes.  Mulberry Hill is the site of the home of John and Ann Clark, and their family, including sons George Rogers and William Clark.

October 17 - Fall Open House at Harbor House of Louisville

October 26 - Owl Prowl at the Louisville Nature Center

Louisville Metro news

Input needed for plan to mitigate climate change impacts - take an online survey

Mayor Greg Fischer has declared climate change an emergency, and in addition to current environmental efforts, the city is preparing for the drastic effects that climate change will bring if significant action is not taken on a more global scale. Louisville Metro Government’s Office of Advanced Planning and Sustainability is developing a Climate Adaptation Plan to address and prepare for the existing and anticipated effects of climate change on the city and is seeking public input about residents’ experiences, concerns, and ideas. Louisville is experiencing more rain than in the past and major floods, and the number of hot summer days is rising. Winter temperatures swing between record warm and cold days and winter storms are intensifying. Extreme weather puts people at risk, disrupts daily life, impacts city services, damages roads and buildings, and is costing us more than ever. Residents also can offer their input through the Prepare Louisville online survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/preparelouisville. For more information about the city’s current sustainability efforts, please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/sustainability/climate-action-and-resilience.

Charmoli Neighborhood Place to close in late October; result of city budget cuts

Charmoli Neighborhood Place in Middletown will officially close in late October, as part of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Louisville Metro Government budget cuts. The cuts are in response to the city’s budget shortfall of $35 million driven in large part by a 12 percent increase in the state pension obligation.

Residents are encouraged to seek services from any of the other seven Neighborhood Places.

“Louisville Metro Government and all of the partner agencies remain committed to our mission to bring services and supports to all of neighborhoods and communities,” said Eric Friedlander, director of Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services.  “We recognize that this network of collaborative services is more important than ever to ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals and families, and we will do all we can to see they are available to people from throughout the city.”

To find a Neighborhood Place in their area, residents may call Metro311 at 311 or 574-5000, or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/neighborhood-place.

Olmstead Parks Conservancy seeks input on trail usage

Are you the kind of park visitor who enjoys taking the path less traveled? Olmsted Parks Conservancy is in the middle of a trail study to learn how we can better control soil erosion and improve our natural trails in Cherokee, Iroquois and Seneca – making the escape into nature better for both the park and the visitor. We want to know, how do you use the natural trails? Whether you run, hike, bike, or walk your dog on the trails in our Olmsted Parks, you can help us with our study by filling out this 15 minute survey.

Community Centers featuring Dare to Care Kids' Cafe (Evening Meals for Youth)

Metro accepting proposals for golf course management plans

As Louisville Metro Government works to address budget constraints caused by the increasing state pension obligation and lack of new revenue, Louisville Parks and Recreation today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for management, operation, and maintenance of its ten golf courses. The city is accepting proposals until October 15, when the process will be closed, and the proposals will be evaluated. Interested parties can learn more about the solicitation including deadline dates and requirements at the city’s procurement web page. The accepted proposals may include lease, hybrid or concession options. Louisville Parks and Recreation golf courses are Metro-owned and currently managed independently by PGA professionals whose contracts expire at the end of 2019 – except for Quail Chase where the contract expires December 31, 2024. The state alcoholic beverage licenses for the PGA professionals expire at the end of October. Deed restrictions on the golf course properties ensure that nine of the ten Metro-owned golf courses must remain public spaces and used for recreational purposes, meaning that they will not be turned over for commercial or real-estate development. Bobby Nichols Golf Course in southwest Louisville is the only course with no such restriction. The city issued a request for information (RFI) this spring to gauge interest and gather ideas for use of Metro’s golf course properties.  The responses to the RFI helped in the development of the RFP being released.

Information on Election Day - November 5  - register or change by October 7

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, and the last day to register or change your voting information is Monday, October 7 by 4 p.m.  https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/govoteky The Jefferson County Clerk will send an acknowledgement card verifying your registration or informing you of a problem with your registration. Contact the county clerk's office at 574.6100 if you do not receive notification within two to three weeks or, if it is close to the registration deadline, to check the status of your registration. Need a ride to polls on Election Day? A. Philip Randolph Institute (774-4834) provides free rides. Lyft and Uber may be giving reduced rides to the polls, or call your local party headquarters. If you become sick or are in the hospital, you can still vote with an Emergency Medical Ballot. Request a paper absentee ballot between Tuesday, October 22 and Tuesday, November 5. Call your local Board of Election office to get an Emergency Medical Ballot. You will have to find someone to notarize your application for a ballot and then take that application to the Board of Elections to get your ballot. Once you’ve filled out your ballot, someone must take your ballot back to the Board of Elections before 6 p.m. on Election Day Early voting hours: Monday through Friday: September 23 to November 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays: October 19, October 26, and November 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For more information please contact the Jefferson County Election Center at 574-6100 or email.

Would you like the Zero Hunger Mobile Market to visit your neighborhood? 

The new Dare to Care Zero Hunger Mobile Market, which Louisville Metro helped fund, is designed to bring fresh food to underserved areas and attracting national attention:  Would you like the Mobile Market to come to your neighborhood? Let Dare to Care and Kroger know - they are looking for more locations for it to go. Here's a link to the October schedule. More information on the Mobile Market is here.

Cultural Pass for youth now year-round

The Cultural Pass is now year-round! Greater Louisville youth will now have free access to many of Greater Louisville’s arts and cultural institutions during the 2019-2020 school year. The Pass is valid for one-time general admission at each of the participating institutions between September 14, 2019, and May 31, 2020. The 2019-2020 school year pass is presented by Republic Bank, in partnership with Metro Louisville, Fund for the Arts, Arts and Culture Alliance, Louisville Free Public Library and with support from Yum! and Kosair Charities. For more information and to sign up, go to https://fundforthearts.org/culturalpass/

First Hour Grief non-profit helps those who have suffered a sudden loss

From First Hour Grief Response, a new non-profit in Louisville working in the St. Matthews area (near Trinity High School):  We provide grief support for those who have suffered a sudden loss. At this time, we do not charge for our services and we want spread the word that we are here to help. We serve those in all zip codes. First Hour Grief Response's mission is to provide compassionate guidance and support during what may be the most difficult days of your life. For more information, call 791-9938 or go to firsthourgrief.org.

The Jefferson County Office of the Circuit Court Clerk is hiring - apply today

MSD offers a senior citizen discount to qualifying seniors

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

VITA is now offering free tax preparation to help with the following questions/topics: 2018 missed deadline Prior year returns  Amendments Tax question  Through October 16th Mondays: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Edison Center) Tuesdays: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Edison Center) Wednesdays: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Louisville Urban League) Saturday, October 5 at the Edison Center: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Edison Center - 701 W. Ormsby Ave, 2nd Floor Louisville Urban League - 1535 W. Broadway It is 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.

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 10/23 and litter cycle on interstates, 12/9. 
• Fine turf mowing along I-65 will be 10/11. 

Louisville Metro Animal Services Pets of the week

Manny is ready to meet his purr-son! The seven-month-old kitty’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. The friendly, little guy weighs just three pounds but he’s still a growing boy! Manny’s adoption includes neuter, vaccinations & a microchip. Meet Manny at Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call 473-PETS.

It’s DOGtober! Why not adopt a shelter pet like Onyx? The talk, dark, handsome – and mellow senior is looking for a permanent home. Onyx is a well-behaved, friendly dog that enjoys exploring with his nose. His adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the to Pay It Forward Program. Onyx is approximately ten years old and weighs 56 pounds. He is already neutered, microchipped and vaccinated! Meet Onyx at Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call 473-PETS.

Louisville Metro events

October 4 and 5 - Canoemobile returns

The Canoemobile is coming back to Shawnee and Riverview Parks on October 4 and 5 for its eighth year on the banks of the Ohio River. The Canoemobile allows residents ages three and older to take guided trips in 24-foot canoes on the Ohio River. Canoe trips are free. Participants under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian in order to participate. No advance sign-ups are required. Friday, October 4 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Shawnee Park, 4501 West Broadway. Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Riverview Park, 8202 Greenwood Road.  This free event is designed for individuals and families who are new to canoeing to experience the water in safe and stable voyageur canoes which hold 10 to 15 people. All safety equipment and trained staff are provided. Wear comfortable outdoor clothing that can get wet; no flip flops please. All safety equipment and trained staff are provided by Wilderness Inquiry. Complimentary t-shirts will be given to those who participate, while supplies last. For more information, call 368-6856.

October 5 - Louisville Halloween Parade & Festival

The 17th annual Louisville Halloween Parade & Festival is Louisville's BIGGEST Halloween celebration, and was named one of the TOP 10 Halloween Parades in the U.S. by the Travel Channel in 2016.

The festival will be in the Highlands on Baxter Avenue between Bardstown Road and Winter Avenue from noon to 9 p.m. on October 5. The festival will include vendor booths, rides, food, activities and live entertainment.

The parade will begin at 4 p.m. with an extended Parade route from Baxter Avenue and Broadway to Bardstown Road and Rosewood (just past Mid-City Mall). 

Live music from Dean Heckel, The Pass, Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters and Soul Circus, as well as live dance performances from some of the best dance troupes. A car show throughout the day is a new festival addition. Get more information at LouisvilleHalloweenFest.com.

Street closures for the Halloween Parade are as follows: 

7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Baxter Avenue from Winter Avenue to Highland Avenue
• Grinstead Drive from Cherokee Parkway to Baxter Avenue
• Baxter Avenue from Morton Avenue to Grinstead Drive
• Highland Avenue from alley east of Baxter Avenue to alley west of Baxter Avenue
• Hepburn Avenue from alley west of Baxter Avenue to Baxter Avenue

1 to 8 p.m. 

• Broadway from Barret Avenue to Baxter Avenue

3 to 9 p.m. 

• Baxter Avenue from Broadway to Highland Avenue/Bardstown Road
• Bardstown Road from Highland Avenue to Cherokee Parkway

October 6 - Louisville Water offering a rare look at the Quiet Giant

October 7 - Next Mindful Monday session on Beargrass Creek

October 10 - help Wellspring and support mental health recovery 

October 17 - Next Neighborhood Bike-In at Tyler Park

Grab your bike and head to Tyler Park on October 17 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 movie screening, live music, food and beverages from local vendors, and activities and games for kids of all ages.

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

October 19 - Use Nutrition to Fight Lead Exposure class

October 21: Next Clearing the Air Workshop

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District's next “Clearing The Air” seminar is October 21. “Clearing The Air” gives 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. One goal of “Clearing The Air” is to give the community a place to voice their concerns about air quality.

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. For more information, and to view previous presentations, visit the Air Pollution Control District's page. 

October 26 - Masterpiece in a Day arts festival in Shelby Park

More details are here. 

Neighborhood Place partners hosts two Trunk or Treat events, Census hiring outreaches, and more in October

Each month, Neighborhood Place partners provide numerous events and resources to benefit the entire family. Activities in October include two Trunk or Treat events for Halloween, several hiring events conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, “A Healthy Journey for Two Educational Baby Shower” and more:

October 9, 17, 18 and 29, U.S. Census Bureau’s Hiring Events will be at multiple locations U.S. Census Bureau’s representative will be available to share information about the hundreds of entry-level office & 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.

• October 9, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place – Fairdale Location at 1000 Neighborhood Place (off National Turnpike), 10 a.m. to noon. Call 363-1483 for more information.
• October 17, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place – Valley at 10200 Dixie Highway (inside Valley High School to the right of the bldg.), 1 to 3 p.m. Call 363-1483 for more information.
• October 18, South Central Neighborhood Place at 4255 Hazelwood Avenue, 9 to 11 a.m. Call 363-1483 for more information.
• October 18, Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Avenue, 1 to 3 p.m. Call 485-6710 for more information.
• October 29, First Neighborhood Place at 1503 Rangeland Road (T.J. Middle School in the W.D. Bruce Building – door #24), 1 to 3 p.m. Call 313-4700 for more information.

October 14 and 28, Kentucky Health Career Center Outreach - a KentuckianaWorks Health Career Center professional will provide valuable information to help increase your occupation potential; training funds for in-demand occupations, resources for individuals seeking advance healthcare careers; resume writing provided, career assessments, Interview planning success, computer essentials, work-based learning opportunities and more. Both are at First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Road (T.J. Middle School in the W.D. Bruce Building – door #24), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 313-4700 for more information.

October 9 and 15, A Healthy Journey for Two Educational Baby Shower at two locations. A Healthy Journey for Two is an educational baby shower open to any expectant mother. The class will include a range of information and resources, as well as free baby items, gift cards, prizes, and snacks. Hosted by Centerstone and KIDSNow. Fathers are welcome but must be registered. For more information, contact Mendy Mason at 502-341-5400.

• October 9, Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Avenue, 10 a.m. to noon
• October 15, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Road, 1 to 3 p.m.

October 17, The Center for Women and Families Outreach at First Neighborhood Place, noon to 3 p.m. at 1503 Rangeland Road (T.J. Middle School in the W.D. Bruce Building – door #24). Staff with the Center for Women and Families will be on-hand to give an overview of their services which include trauma-informed advocacy and support for qualified families and individuals with supportive services, emergency shelter, sexual assault services, housing, children’s services and more. For more information, contact Nayelyi Sanchez, Domestic Violence Advocate at 581-7270.

October 24, Trunk or Treat at Carter Traditional School/DuValle Education Center parking lot 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the backside of 3610 Bohne Avenue. This annual Halloween event provides a safe and fun environment for the entire family with trick or treating in a line-up of vehicles with trunks full of goodies. For more information call 313-4635.

October 28, Trunk or Treat Halloween Health and Safety Fair at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 6 to 8 p.m., 1000 Neighborhood Place. Join the Third Annual Trunk or Treat and Health Fair guaranteed to surprise and delight kids of all ages. Free health related items, candy, movies, treats and games. Dress in your favorite costume and join the fun. Call 363-1483 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 Metro311 at 311. 

Fall programs at the Highlands-Shelby Park Branch Library

Adult programs Beginning Bridge Lessons, Mondays through October 28, 5:45 p.m. Register at 574-1672.  Friends of the Library Meeting, October 14, 6:30 p.m. Shaker Ghost Stories with Thomas Freese, Wednesday, October 30, 6:30 p.m.

Teen programs Homeschool Social Club, Ages 12-18, Thursdays through October 24, 3 p.m. (except October 17).  Movie Screening: The Mummy (1999), Saturday, October 5, 2:30 p.m., for ages 12-18.  Stranger Things Breakout, Thursday, October 17, 3 p.m., for ages 11-18.  Shaker Ghost Stories with Thomas Freese, Wednesday, October 30, 6:30 p.m. After-School Halloween Party, Thursday, October 31, 3 p.m. Children's programs STEAM Storytime, Saturday, October 19, 2 p.m.

Fall classes at Metro Arts Center

News you can use

ABC ad run for 1056 E. Oak Street

An Alcoholic Beverage Control advertisement ran in the Louisville Courier-Journal September 6 for an NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package License for 1056 E. Oak Street, DBA Oak Street Food Mart. 

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.

Regarding 4804 East Indian Trail, a District 2 case on the border of District 10: 

October 17, the Planning Commission will consider a Major Preliminary Subdivision Plan for the creation of 21 single-family residential lots with waiver to allow four lots to have frontage/access on a proposed alley. The case number is 18SUBDIV1019. The meeting will be at the Old Jail Building, 514 W. Liberty Street, and will begin at 1 p.m. and continue until all cases are heard. 

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. 

October 7 - Public hearing regarding RECONSIDERATION REQUEST for 1535 Texas Avenue

October 7 - Public hearing regarding RECONSIDERATION REQUEST for 1137 Mulberry Street

October 7 - Public hearing regarding 1017 Eigelbach Avenue

October 7 - Neighbor meeting regarding 1053 Goss Avenue

October 17 - Public hearing regarding a proposed text amendment in the Land Development Code 

The proposed update is as follows: 

6.1.3 Residential Developments

When a residential subdivision is proposed that abuts an arterial or collector roadway, it shall be designed to provide lots abutting the roadway with access only from an alley, frontage road or interior local road. (See also Section 5.4.2.B.1.a)

Direct driveway access to individual one and two family dwellings from arterial and collector roadways are prohibited unless the Planning Commission determines, in consultation with the Director of Works, that there is no acceptable access alternative.

Developments with an aggregate of 200 or more dwellings (single family or multi-family) shall have at least two separate access roadways connecting directly to existing collector level or higher classification roadway(s) unless waived by the Director of Public Works or designee. Alternatively, the development may create a new collector level roadway through the development.  Developments created prior to the effective date of this paragraph and not in compliance with it may be modified, including construction of ancillary facilities and improvements to existing structures, provided that the modifications do not increase the number of dwelling units.

October 21 - Public meeting regarding 4212 Roosevelt 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: 

18ZONE1016, 4141 Bardstown Road, a change of zoning request from R-4 to C-2 on 0.2 acres for a 5400 sf commercial building with a parking lot.

18ZONE1083, 1008 East Oak Street, Change in zoning from R-6 multi family to C-2 commercial on .086 acres for proposed barber/café/tavern space.

19ZONE1021, 998 Goss Avenue, application to change zoning from R6 to C1 for retail use on .1254 acres.

19-ZONE-0048, 1008 East Oak Street, Change in zoning from R-6 multi family to C-2 commercial for proposed barbershop and coffee shop on .086 acres. 

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.

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.

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. 

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

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 (Calvary Cemetery) on 2.99 acres in the R1 zoning district. 

19-CUPPA-0123, a conditional use permit pre-application for a private proprietary club (Elks Lodge) on 5.0627 acres in the R4 zoning district. 

19-CUPPA-0126, 1053 Goss Avenue, a conditional use permit pre-application for outdoor alcohol sales/consumption (Four Pegs) on 0.092 acres in the C1 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-0020, 3023 Eagle Pass, a variance application to allow a primary structure to encroach into the required side yard on 0.189 acres in the R5 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. 

19-CAT2-0011, 3800 Bishop Lane, a Category 2B development plan application for a proposed 10,000 square foot storage warehouse on 2.63 acres in the M2 zoning district.

19-CAT2-0016, 4664 Jennings Lane, Category 2B development plan for a proposed 34,700 square foot office building on 14.36 acres in the M2/M3 zoning district. LG&E South Service Center. 

19-CFR-0003, 4664 Jennings Lane, a community facility review application for the development of a 34,700 square foot, two story office building with parking on 14.36 acres in the M2/M3 zoning district. LG&E South Service Center. 

19-WAIVER-0017, 4664 Jennings Lane, a sidewalk waiver application to not provide sidewalks along the Southwest side of Jennings Lane for the development of a 34,700 square foot, two story office building with parking on 14.36 acres in the M2/M3 zoning district.

19-WAIVER-0016, 4500 Champions Trace Lane, a sidewalk waiver request for requirement along Champions Trace Lane. 

Short term rental cases

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.

18CUP1131, 4261 Regina Avenue, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a non-primary residence on .22 acres in the R4 zoning district. 

18CUP1152, 918 Stone Street, a conditional use permit for short term rental in a nonprimary residence in the R5 zoning district.

18CUP1176, 1125 Fischer Avenue, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental in the R6 zoning district.

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

18CUP1199, 900 Texas Avenue, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a non primary residence on .10 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

18CUP1211, 1019 Lydia Street, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental on 0.0984 acres in 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.

19-CUP-0164, 1203 Bourbon Avenue, A conditinoal use permit for a short term rental in a non-primary residence on 0.20 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

19-CUP-0165, 903 Lydia Street, A conditional use permit for a short term rental in a duplex that is the non-primary residence on 0.12940 acres in the R6 zoning district. 

19CUP1002, 1914 Decatur Drive, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental on 0.23820 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19-CUP-1017, 2606 Pindell Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental on 0.1197 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

19-CUP-1029, 904 Ellison Avenue, a conditional use permit for short term rental of a nonprimary residence on .11 acres in the R6 zoning district. 

19CUP1030, 1921 Reutlinger Avenue, a conditional use permit for 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.

19CUP1129-PA, 1203 Bourbon Avenue, a conditional use permit pre-application for a short term rental in a non-primary residence on 0.20 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.

19-CUPPA-0189, (preliminary application), 952 Goss Avenue, a conditional use permit for a short term rental in a non-primary residence on 0.081 acres in the R6 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 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 Metro311 one of several ways

If you wish to make a Metro311 request, please make a report online or use the mobile app. You'll receive a service request number that will help the District 10 office assist you.  You can report online here, or download the free mobile 311 app from your app store. Or tweet @LouMetro311 or call 574-5000.  You can now look to see if an issue you want to report has already been reported. And you'll get notification of your issue along the way. Visit Metro311 to learn more: https://www.louisvilleky.gov/311 Louisville Metro Government's Metro Business Portal, where you apply for permits, licensing and applications with Louisville Metro, is at  https://www.louisvilleky.gov/businessportal.

 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 available for $28 for District 10 residents - in 95-gallon or 64 gallon size

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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