Boyd has taken the business more in the direction of high-end interior architectural finishes for corporate and commercial projects. Above: Boyd and Councilman Mulvihill observed Senior Design Engineer James Benko-Storm at work at the facility. The Louisville International Airport, multiple Bourbon distilleries, the Filson Institute are just a few of the clients Louisville Lumber and Millwork has served.

Little Sisters of the Poor Holiday Festival

Councilman Mulvihill enjoyed family fun with the Little Sisters of the Poor at the Sisters' 28th Annual Holiday Festival November 24 at St. Joseph's Home for the Aged.  The annual Holiday festival includes raffles, plus baked goods, gift baskets, and toys for sale, a chicken dinner, pictures with Santa, a silent auction and more.  In the photo at left, Councilman Mulvihill is pictured with Mother Paul at the Festival.

The proceeds from the festival assist the Little Sisters in their mission of service to the residents at St. Joseph's Home for the Aged.  At right, Jacob Mulvihill, center, won a turkey at the festival! He's pictured with his dad on the right and his cousin Michael on the left.  If you missed the festival but would like to donate to help the Sisters in their mission, click here.

Yard waste winter schedule starts January 21

The yard waste winter schedule will begin January 21 and continue until the end of March. During this time yard waste will be collected on your normal day BY REQUEST ONLY. Call 311 or 574-5000 to request yard waste collection. Regular yard waste collection will resume in the spring.

Neighborhood Institute applications open December 9

Streetlight out? Report it. 

Keep reporting those non-working streetlights to LG&E online here.

District 10 events

December 7 - Tree planting in Schnitzelburg and Meriwether

The Schnitzelburg and Meriwether neighborhoods will be participating in a tree planting with Louisville Grows December 7. 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.  Register here.

Louisville Metro news

Healthcare enrollment is open through December 15 

Healthcare enrollment is open and will continue until December 15 for 2020 coverage. Start here. 

LIHEAP registration continues for eligible residents 

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded, income-based program that provides financial help to low-income households in meeting the costs of heating their home. The LIHEAP Subsidy Component is a one-time assistance benefit, which is paid directly to the heating vendor. The LIHEAP Subsidy Component will operate through December 13. Residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. The appointment system is currently open and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Schedule an appointment by phone at 991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.  Applicants must be Louisville Metro/Jefferson County residents with a household income at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. For the Subsidy Component of LIHEAP, residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills. Individuals who are unable to apply for this program in person may send a representative on their behalf with a note including the applicant’s signature and phone number. Residents who are homebound and who are unable to send a representative may call 780-7937. Callers who require more information can contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or 574-5000, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s online customer service at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro311 tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.

LMAS Pets of the Week

Dodger’s one lucky kitty! The approximately six-month-old Tabby was pulled from a running car engine after the driver heard his meows. Dodger was covered in grease with two injured legs. The little guy that weighs just three pounds is all better now and ready for a furever home. Kitten adoptions are BOGO at Animal House! Adopt Dodger for a $100 donation, or adopt Dodger and a friend for a $100 donation. Every adoption includes spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations! To meet Dodger, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, daily from noon to 6 p.m. For questions about Dodger, call 473-PETS.

Kimchee is a bit of a shy guy but he’s also a very good boy. The approximately two-year-old Boxer/Labrador Retriever mix has excellent manners and did well on a recent field trip away from the shelter. Kimchee is a friendly, energetic dog who is also laid back after burning off some energy. He knows several commands. This sweet dog loves going for walks, rolling in the grass – and he’s really good at catching his treats. Adopt Kimchee for free with an approved application, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. He weighs about 60 pounds and he’s already neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Kimchee needs a cat-free home but can be tested with kids and other dogs by request. To meet Kimchee, visit Animal House Adopter Center, 3516 Newburg Road, daily from noon to 6 p.m. Please Email any questions about Kimchee.

Did you know that Pit Bulls are the most overbred dog in Louisville? Don’t Shop. Adopt. The LMAS Shelter offers free adoptions for adult Pit Bulls, 40 pounds or more. Ethel Beavers is just one of the adoptable Pit Bulls you can meet at Animal House. The adorable five-year-old dog has a beautiful smile to match her friendly, sweet personality. Ethel Beavers may be small in stature but she weighs almost 70 pounds! Adopt Ethel Beavers for free with an approved application, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. She’s already spayed, vaccinated & microchipped. Ethel isn’t a fan of cats but can be tested with children and other dogs, by request. Meet Ethel Beavers at Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, open daily from noon to 6 p.m. Questions? Email or call 473-PETS.  View all currently adoptable Pit Bulls at LMAS by visiting www.louisvilleky.gov/animal-services.

Louisville Metro events

December 7 - Light Up Newburg Community Celebration

In the event of inclement weather, the holiday fun will move inside the Newburg Community Center.

December 9, 12, 16, 19 and 23 - Kentuckiana Builds Orientations

On December 9, 12, 16, 19 and 23, attend an orientation for Kentuckiana Builds at 10 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. each date at Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway.  Kentuckiana Builds is a six-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 here to watch the KB class visit the Louisville City FC (Football Club) Stadium in Butchertown.

December 19 - Annual Give-A-Jam to End Homelessness benefit concert

The ninth annual Give A Jam to End Homelessness is scheduled for Thursday, December 19, at Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road, from 7 to 11 p.m. The evening will feature performances by local musicians and artists, soups and stew for sale, a bourbon basket raffle, and a cash bar. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are available now: Stop by any location of Carmichael’s Bookstore and ask to purchase Give A Jam tickets.  Bring cash to the Headliners box office Monday through Friday between 2 and 6 p.m. and purchase your fee-free ticket there. (Note: fees will be incurred when paying with a card. Confirm box office info here.) Purchase your tickets online with convenience fees through Headliners here. General admission is $25 in advance and $30 at the door, and includes a bowl of soup (while supplies last). A limited number of VIP tickets are $70 in advance and $75 at the door; these include admission, free reserved parking, balcony seating, a private cash bar, free hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants, and a bowl of soup (while supplies last).

Through January 5 - Fete de Noel in Paristown

Through December 31 - Winter Woods Spectacular at Iroquois Park

Experience the twinkling of millions of lights along a winding road, nestled in the majestic woods of historic Iroquois Park. Winter Woods Spectacular is a magical drive of lighting, artistry, and sounds that will delight the senses and transport you to an ethereal winter wonderland, where you can explore and celebrate the holiday season.

Drive through from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Cost per vehicle Sunday through Thursday is $25 for car or SUV, $75 for passenger van or RV, and for tour buses with a 20 person minimum, $5 per occupant of the tour bus. 

Drive through from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Cost per vehicle Friday and Saturday, plus Christmas Eve and Christmas Day is $35 for car or SUV, $85 for passenger van or RV, and for tour buses with a 30 person minimum, $5 per occupant of the tour bus. 

Tickets must be purchased online in advance. For more information or to purchase tickets online, click here. The event will benefit the Louisville Parks Foundation. 

 Shakespeare in the Libraries - The Two-Actor Hamlet presented by Kentucky Shakespeare

Neighborhood Place workshops 

Neighborhood Place partners will host several events in December to help bring fun and resources for families including the Fourth Annual Park DuValle Holiday Festival; employment outreaches from KentuckianaWorks Health Career Center and National Processing Center; and several offerings of an educational baby shower:

December 9 and 16, Kentucky Health Career Center Outreach, 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. A KentuckianaWorks Health Career Center professional will provide valuable information to help increase your occupation potential including training funds for in-demand occupations; resources for individuals seeking advance healthcare careers; resume writing, career assessments; interview planning; computer essentials, work-based learning opportunities and more. Call 595-4003 for more information.

December 12, National Processing Center (NPC) Hiring Event at First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Road (T.J. Middle School in the W.D. Bruce Building – door #24), 10 a.m. to noon. 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. A U.S. Census Bureau’s representative will be available to share information about the hundreds of entry-level office and warehouse clerks employment opportunities for the Jeffersonville location. NPC recently increased the starting hourly pay rate for entry level clerks to $14.54 per hour. Call 313-4700 for more information.

December 7, Fourth Annual Park DuValle Holiday Festival at several neighborhood sites, 2 to 6 p.m. Celebrate the start of the holiday season in the Park DuValle area starting at 2 p.m. by playing family holiday Bingo, making holiday crafts and listening to holiday storytelling at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Avenue. See Santa at the Dr. William Weathers Senior Building and holiday entertainment at Southwick Community Center. A holiday reception begins at 5 p.m. and at 5:30 p.m. a holiday concert and tree lighting will take place at the Villages of DuValle club house at 1804 Russell Lee Drive. Shuttle services are available to each location. Sponsored by Park DuValle Homeowners Association, Ujima Neighborhood Place, Winterwood, Inc, Louisville Metro Parks, JCPS - Duvalle Education Center and Carter Traditional School, The Villages of Park Duvalle, and local businesses and organizations. For more information, call 313-4635. 

December 10, 12, 20 and 30, A Healthy Journey for Two Educational Baby Shower at multiple locations. A Healthy Journey for Two is an educational baby shower open to any expectant mothers or mothers who recently delivered. The class will include a range of information and resources, as well as free baby items, gift cards, prizes, and snacks. Hosted by Seven Counties and KIDSNow. Fathers are welcome but must be registered. For more information, contact Mendy Mason at 341-5400 for more information and register in one of the following ways: Call/Text to register 341-5400; email Melynda.Mason@centerstone.org; or online at HJ42.Eventbrite.com

• December 10, South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Avenue, 1 to 3 p.m.
• December 12, Ujima Neighborhood Place, 3610 Bohne Avenue, 10 a.m. to noon
• December 12, at First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Road, 1 to 3 p.m.
• December 20, Cane Run Neighborhood Place, 3410 Lees Lane, 1 to 3 p.m.
• December 30, Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place, 1411 Algonquin Parkway, 1 to 3 p.m.

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 -- provides community-based centers which bring together health care, education, employment and social services at seven locations across the community. To find a Neighborhood Place in your neighborhood, please call Metro Call at 311.

News you can use

ABC ad run for Shiraz, 3501 Poplar Level Road

An Alcohol Beverage Control advertisement ran in the Courier-Journal December 2 for an NQ 2 Retail Drink License for Shiraz MG Poplar Level Road, LLC DBA/ Shiraz Mediterranean Grill at 3501 Poplar Level Road. 

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.

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. 

Recent District 10 cases: 

On Monday, December 2, Conditional Use Permits were granted to 903 Lydia Street, Suite #2, and 1203 Bourbon Avenue, to allow short term rental of a dwelling unit that is not the primary residence of the host. 

Notice of Development Application filed for 2814 Newburg Road subdivision

19-MSUB-0016, 2814 Newburg Road, a major subdivision application for a 17 lot subdivision on 8.07 acres in the R5 zoning district. Highland Preserve. 

December 9 - Public hearing regarding 4804 E. Indian Trail, a District 2 property on the border of District 10 in Newburg

December 11 - Neighbor meeting regarding 957 Goss Avenue

The case number for 957 Goss Avenue is 19-CUPPA-0248. 

December 12 - Public Meeting regarding 1008 E. Oak Street

December 16 - Public meeting regarding 1053 Goss Avenue

December 16 - Public meeting regarding 2824 Klondike Lane

December 16 - Public hearing regarding 1455 S. Shelby Street

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, 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.

19-MPLAT-0074, 4023 Poplar Level Road, former Kmart, a large format minor plat to create 4 tracts from 1 tract on 9.91 acres in the C1 zoning district.

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. 

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-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, 1455 S. Shelby Street, a variance request to reduce the side yard setback to zero for a new garage. 

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-CAT2-0030, 4664 Jennings Lane, a Category 2B development application for the development of a one-story office building with parking lot on 14.36 acres in the M2 and M3 zoning districts. LG&E South Operations - Engineering Center. 

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

19-WAIVER-0095, 1008 E. Oak Street, a waiver of the required landscape buffer area along the east property line for Hinterhof Micro-Rosteri. 

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-0229, 883 Parkway Drive, a conditional use permit for a non-primary residence short term rental on 0.1298 acres in the R5 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-0241, 1622 Whippoorwill Road, a conditional use permit for a short term rental at a non-primary residence on 0.1334 acres in the R5 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

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

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.

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.

MSD offers a senior citizen discount to qualifying seniors

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.

"Embrace the Journey" website for parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents

Check out the Embrace the Journey website, designed to educate the parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents about how to give children the emotional support they need: https://embracethejourneylou.org/ This site is a result of collaborative work between the University of Louisville School of Public Health and Information Sciences, the Kent School of Social Work, and Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness.

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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