| Dear Neighbor,
Below you will find many events in our community that are great opportunities to get out and enjoy the weather and do some good together as a family.
In particular, I invite you to stop by one of the upcoming tree giveaways where you can pick up a native tree to plant in your yard. This time of year is perfect for helping add to Louisville's tree canopy - something that we desperately need to do. These events feature locally-native trees.
Please let our office know if there's anything we can do to help you or your family.
 Brent T. Ackerson
26th District Councilman
Community-Wide Clean Up: Oct. 19th
The Brightside & Passport Health Plan Fall Community-Wide Cleanup is just around the corner on Saturday, October 19th 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 (502) 574-2613 today!
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Planting Day: Nov. 2nd
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 2nd.
We will be planting along Gilmore Lane and volunteer registration will be opening next week so stay tuned for more information.
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Imagine taking a stroll down one of Louisville’s bustling urban corridors, not on the sidewalk, but right down the middle of the street. CycLOUvia is your opportunity to experience Louisville as you never have before, by walking, cycling, skateboarding, or dancing in the street.
Streets account for a massive amount of public land in all cities. CycLOUvia repurposes these public spaces by temporarily replacing traditional vehicular traffic with pedestrian traffic. Streets become paved parks where people of all ages, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds can come to improve their mental, physical, and emotional health.
Starting in 2012, CycLOUvia events have attracted tens of thousands of people to various neighborhoods across the city. In addition to being part of the Mayor's Healthy Hometown Movement, CycLOUvia promotes healthy lifestyles, alternative transportation, bike/pedestrian safety and economic development.
The next CycLOUvia will be held on Bardstown Road (from Highland Avenue to Douglass Boulevard) on October 20 from 2-6 p.m.
TreesLouisville is a nonprofit organization focused on restoring urban tree canopy in Louisville. They are partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to provide 1,500 free trees to Louisville residents.
Louisville loses around 54,000 trees annually and this is one way we can help restore our depleted canopy.
To participate go to arborday.org/treeslouisville, type in your address, and choose your tree! Trees will either be shipped to your home or you can pick up a larger tree at one of our two events.
- Pickup events are scheduled for October 20, 12pm-4pm at Against the Grain Brewery, 401 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
- November 9, 10am-2pm at Americana Community Center 4801 Southside Dr, Louisville, KY 40214.
This is the second of four seasonal Community Canopy programs. Last winter 870 free trees were delivered to residents of Louisville and the goal is to provide more than 3,500 free trees over the next two years.
The following species are available: American Sycamore, Black Tupelo, Serviceberry, Redbud, Kentucky Coffeetree, Overcup Oak, Shadblow Serviceberry, Swamp White Oak, Sweetbay Magnolia, and Tulip Poplar.
The World's Largest Halloween Party at the Louisville Zoo
10th - 13th, 7th - 20th, and 24 - 27th (ROAD CLOSURES)
4 pm - 10 pm
- 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 (as needed)
- 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 & Illinois Avenue
Oct. 28, Trunk or Treat Halloween Health and Safety Fair at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 6 – 8 p.m.
Located at 1000 Neighborhood Place. Call 363-1483 for more information. 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.
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Elderly and Disabled Individuals on Fixed Income Can Apply Early for LIHEAP
The Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) is offering pre-registration for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Subsidy Component. Pre-registration will begin on Wednesday, October 2, and end on Thursday, October 31.
Pre-registration is for Jefferson County residents who are 60 years or older, or disabled, and receive a fixed income (Social Security, SSI, pension or Black Lung benefits).
Eligible residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills. Applicants must provide the following documentation:
- Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, etc. or proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the Resilience and Community Services office at 701 W. Ormsby Avenue, Suite 201 as well as the six LIHEAP locations listed below or by clicking here.
- Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
- Most current heating bill; or statement from your landlord if heating expenses are included in your rent; or statement from your utility company if you participate in a pre-pay electric program. Please bring the account number and name on the account for all heating fuel sources and electric.
Scheduling an appointment by phone: Call 502-991-8391.
Scheduling an Appointment On-line: Appointments can also be made quickly and easily online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.lder text.
November 2, 2019
Kentucky Exposition Center (Lot W)
1030 Phillips Lane Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Louisville residents are invited to bring unneeded documents to be shredded and prescription drugs to be disposed of at a FREE event on November 2, 2019. The paper shredding and drug toss event is a joint operation of Louisville Metro Public Works and Louisville Metro Police. Businesses may not participate in this event. All paper materials will be shredded on site and recycled. Shredding services are donated by the Louisville Branch of Shred-It Louisville.
The drug toss is a drive-through event. In advance, black out all personal information on all medication containers that will be tossed. For safety reasons, sharp items, needles, lances, cosmetics, personal care or hygiene items cannot be accepted. Medication products should never be flushed down the toilet or drain, burned in the open or thrown in the trash because they can contaminate the environment if exposed to drinking and ground water.
Early absentee voting has begun
Sample ballots for Jefferson County:
http://jeffersoncountyclerk.org/wheredoivote/
Early In-House Absentee Voting
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.
You will need to provide one of these identifications to vote In-Person Absentee:
Driver’s license, Social Security card, U.S. or Kentucky government-issued identification card, credit card, or any ID with both picture and signature.
In-house Absentee Voting at 701 West Ormsby:
Now to Nov. 4 Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mailed in Absentee Ballots
APPLICATION for an absentee ballot must be requested, complete and returned to Jefferson County Election Center office no later than close-of-business seven days (Tuesday, October 29, 2019) before the election to receive a ballot.
Online: https://www.jeffersoncountyclerk.org/AbsAppRequest
Email: Absentee@JeffersonCountyClerk.org
The actual ballot is mailed to the voter and must be returned via mail (you have to pay for the postage) to County Clerk's Office, and must be in the County Clerk's office by Election Day, Tuesday Nov. 5 (not postmarked on that day). NOTE the ballot has specific requirements of where to sign, fold, etc. Read VERY carefully.
If your name is not on polling rolls:
Request an immediate hearing to onsite Election Judge. He/she can call Election Center if your eligibility to vote is not resolved. If the any decision can be immediately appealed to a circuit judge.
Emergency Medical Ballots:
If you become sick or are in the hospital, you can request a paper absentee ballot from Tuesday, Oct. 22 to Tuesday, Nov. 5. Call Jefferson County Board of Election office (502.574.6100) to get an Emergency Medical Ballot. Someone will need to notarize your application for a ballot, then someone needs take that application to the Board of Elections to get your ballot; then after you fill out your ballot, a person has to take your ballot back to the Board of Elections before 6 PM on Election Day!
For more information:
Jefferson County Election Center
Tel: 502.574.6100 Fax: 502.574.5014 Elections@JeffersonCountyClerk.org
Kentucky Board of Elections
Tel: 502-573-7100 Fax: 502-573-4369 http://elect.ky.gov/
If you believe that your right to vote has been violated, contact any of the following:
County Clerk/Board of Elections (502) 574.6100
State Board of Elections (502) 573-7100
Attorney General’s Election Fraud Hotline (800) 328-8683
Louisville Branch NAACP (502) 776-7608
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The Louisville Free Public Library and Kentucky Shakespeare are once again partnering to bring free, family-friendly two-actor performances of Shakespeare classics to the Library. This year, two actors will bring Shakespeare’s most famous play to life, as Hamlet uncovers a web of deceit and corruption in his quest to avenge his father’s death. The audience will engage with professional actors from Kentucky Shakespeare in this fast-paced, one-hour production that highlights self-worth, relationship dynamics, the consequences of acting on vengeance, and finding help in times of isolation and vulnerability. This live performance will tour ten LFPL locations in November and December.
The tour, made possible through a grant from Metro Louisville, kicks off on Saturday, November 2 at the St. Matthews Library (2 p.m.). Ages six and up are welcome. The full schedule of performances is listed below and is also available at LFPL.org/KyShakespeare. #LFPLShakespeare
Shakespeare in the Libraries Performance Schedule
November 2 | St. Matthews Library, 2 p.m.
November 6 | Bon Air Library, 6:30 p.m.
November 9 | South Central Regional Library, 3 p.m.
November 14 | Northeast Regional Library, 6:30 p.m.
November 16| Shawnee Library, 2 p.m.
November 21 | Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 3:30 p.m.
December 4 | Jeffersontown Library, 7 p.m.
December 7 | Iroquois Library, 1 p.m.
December 14 | Southwest Regional Library, 2 p.m.
December 19 | Western Library, 6 p.m.
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Property: 3911 Taylorsville Rd. 40220
Meeting Type: Zoning Variance
Meeting Date: October 28, 2019 @ 1pm
Meeting Location: 514 West Liberty St. 40202
 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.
Olmsted Parks Conservancy hosts park restoration volunteer opportunities in Seneca Park on Tuesdays from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tasks may include invasive plant removal, mulching, painting or general park beautification. Gloves, tools and guidance provided. Dress for the weather and working outdoors. Limited space is available. Please register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-event-seneca-park-tickets-56123409629
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If you see a street light out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), LG&E has provided a link you can use to report the issue. Click here to let them know! |
For low-income families in Louisville, the City may provide home repairs in dire emergency situations. If you or someone you know has need for this assistance, please contact their office directly. Learn more from the program's website here.
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 residents 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 502-574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-rudy@louisvilleky.gov
Get involved in Louisville Metro government and governance by joining one of the 80+ boards and commissions that oversee and advise public officials on how to best move our city forward. Here are just a few of the boards that are looking for additional members. Click here or on their name to learn more.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD
BI-STATE BRIDGE AUTHORITY
BOARD OF HEALTH
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
CITIZENS COMMISSION ON POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY (CCPA)
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP ADMINISTERING BOARD
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION BOARD
DEPUTY SHERIFF MERIT BOARD
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL (DVPCC)
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW OVERLAY BOARD
ETHICS COMMISSION
FRIENDS OF METRO ANIMAL SERVICES (FOMAS)
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION ADVOCACY BOARD
KENTUCKIANAWORKS GREATER LOUISVILLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
LANDMARKS COMMISSION
LOUISVILLE FILM ADVISORY COMMISSION
LOUISVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD
MEDICAL CENTER COMMISSION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
MENTAL HEALTH DIVERSION BOARD
METROPOLITAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MSD
NULU REVIEW OVERLAY DISTRICT COMMITTEE (ADVISORY)
PARC (PARKING AUTHORITY OF RIVER CITY, INC.)
POLICE MERIT BOARD
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RIVERPORT AUTHORITY
RIVERSIDE - THE FARNSLEY-MOREMEN LANDING
SCIENCE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SMOKETOWN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: BUECHEL
SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: JEFFERSONTOWN
SUBURBAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES: ST. MATTHEWS
TAX APPEALS BOARD
URBAN RENEWAL COMMISSION
URBAN SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD
WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 109 BOARD
WATERWORKS
ZOO FOUNDATION BOARD
The Louisville Free Public Library has much more to offer than just books you can check out. They offer free internet access, books on tape, CDs, DVDs, and many classes and events for kids, teens, and adults. Click the photo or name to see what programs are available:
2816 Del Rio Place 40220
(502) 574-1795
3940 Grandview Ave. 40207
(502) 574-1771
4800 Exeter Ave. 40218
(502) 479-6160 |
