As part of our continuous effort to improve and adapt park uses, we now have soccer fields at Wyandotte Park. Councilman Kevin Triplett was on hand with Mayor Greg Fischer, Louisville Parks Foundation, Louisville FC Soccer, Churchill Downs, LG&E, Metro Parks and others to cut the ribbon on the new fields. “This improvement will bring more people to the park to enjoy the amenities.” Said Councilman Triplet. “Many thanks to our many community partners who help make so much happen in our community.” In recent years Wyandotte has seen the addition of a walking path, splash ground, play equipment, improved basketball courts, pickle ball courts, shelter improvements and now soccer fields.

Early LIHEAP Registration

Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) is offering pre-registration for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Subsidy Component. The pre-registration will begin on Wednesday, October 2, and end on Thursday, October 31. Pre-registration is 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). For more information about this process on how to apply for LIHEAP pre-registration, please contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or 574-5000, email metro.call@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s On Line Customer Service or Live Chat at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro311, tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website.

Louisville Grows/Green Heart Tree Planting

Oakdale Neighborhood Association Meeting

Tuesday, October 8th

7 P.M.

Salvation Army Building in Wyandotte Park, 1010 Beecher Street.

LMPD 4th Division Advisory Board Meeting

The LMPD 4^thDivision Advisory Board, a group of citizens representing the neighborhoods of the 4^thDivision, meets the 2^ndTuesday of each month, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, at the Old Louisville Neighborhood & Visitors Center in Central Park, 1340 S. 4^thSt., 40208. Major Joshua Judah meets with the Advisory Board to exchange Division news and hear community concerns. It is an opportunity for you to discuss issues in your community with the Division commanding officer and support the Division in its mission to keep our community safe. If you would like further information, please contact Board Chair Kathleen Davis at "kathleendavis111@gmail.com" You are also welcome to attend a meeting to check it out; Next Meeting: October 8th.

YMCA Safe Place "Together 4 Teens Tour"

Wednesday, October 9th
Noon to 1 P.M.
YMCA Safe Place Building, 2400 Crittenden Drive

YMCA Safe Place is holding a "Together 4 Teen Tour". This tour showcases our community's only 24-hour shelter for homeless & runaway teens and other programs focused on young people in crisis! A lite lunch will be provided.

Brightside Fall Clean-up

The Brightside & Passport Health Plan Fall Community-Wide Cleanup is Saturday, October 19th. To register go to www.brightsideinc.org and click on the link on our homepage to sign up. 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? Brightside can help! Go to brightside@louisvilleky.gov or call the office at (502) 574-2613!

2019 Komen Louisville Race for the Cure!

Saturday, October 12th

7:00 AM Expo opens and Survivor Breakfast begins.

8:40 AM Parade of Hope ( honoring survivors)

9:00 AM 5K Race

9:15 AM 1 mile walk

View Maps & Parking Info

Jacob Neighborhood Block Watch Meeting

Saturday, October 12th

Noon - 1 P.M.

Jacob Senior Housing *(old Jacob School)* 3670 Wheeler Ave.

Olmsted Parks Trail Study Survey

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: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OlmstedParksTrails.

Urban Seasonal High Tunnels

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is once again taking applications for seasonal high tunnels (hoop houses) that work towards extending the growing season for gardeners and vegetable producers. These metal-framed plastic-covered growing areas allow producers to plant early - like February - and extend their growing seasons well into winter. Applications taken now are for the 2020 growing season. To find out how you can qualify for this program, coupled with the Jefferson County Conservation District, contact Kurt Mason, Urban Conservationist for Kentucky at (859) 490-0113 or kurt.mason@ky.usda.gov.

Discounted Recycle Carts Available

Councilman Triplett is participating in the discounted recycle cart program with Solid Waste. District 15 residents benefit! The 95-gallon and 65-gallon recycling carts are available for District 15 residents for only $25 -- this is a 50% discount. Due to the change in KY tax code, we must now charge sales tax on the value of the item - therefore the total for the cart is $28 - $25 for the cart and $3.00 for tax. To order your recycle cart call Solid Waste Management (SWMS) at 574-3571 or download the form here:

https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/solid_waste/pdf_files/2019-2020_recycling_cart_discount_order_form.pdf

Then mail in the completed form and $28 to SWMS at: Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management Attn: Collection Division 600 Meriwether Avenue Louisville, KY 40217-1146 No partial payments accepted!

Notice of Public Meeting for Nonconforming Rights for 3911 S. 3rd Street

Jack O'Lantern Spectacular October 8th - November 3rd

Jack O'Lantern Pre-Lit Bash

What's better than the Jack O' Lantern Spectacular? No wait in line to see Jack O' Lantern Spectacular! Join everyone on October 8th, at 6 p.m. at the Pre-Lit Bash presented by Yellowstone Select and be one of the first to see the trail. A $50 ticket to the event includes free food, beverages, beer, wine and a signature cocktail. Event goers will also bypass the line, receiving access to the head of the trial. Tickets are limited, so grab yours today!

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