 ACT Practice Testing will be at the Fairdale Library Saturday, February 15 from 9am - 1pm. To Register, please call (502) 375.2051
 The Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry and its African Ministries will offer a Swahili Mass (Kiswahili Misa) on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church located at 3112 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211. Join Fr. Deogratias Ssamba, A.J. for the Mass. All are welcome! Swahili is a Bantu language widely used as a lingua franca (a language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different) in East Africa and having official status in several countries. Many members of our Catholic community speak Swahili. The Mass in Swahili will take place on the 3rd Sunday of the month at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church at 2:00 p.m. For further details, please call the Office of Multicultural Ministry at (502)471-2146. Please note: The March Mass scheduled on March 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. will take place at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church located at 3509 Taylor Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40215. This is only the March Mass. All others will take place at St. Martin de Porres.
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The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit to Hexion Inc. (formaldehyde and phenolic resin manufacturing plant), 6200 Camp Ground Road, in accordance with Regulation 2.03. This permit is being issued to revise compliance demonstration methods for Hexion’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Recuperative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) is no longer needed as a permitted control to have compliant toxics emissions based on stack testing performed on August 28, 2019. The 30-day public comment period starts on February 13, 2020 and ends on March 16, 2020. A public hearing may be scheduled if the District determines that there are germane, unresolved issues or substantial public interest, in accordance with Regulation 2.07.
Drafts of the permit and summary are available at the District office, 701 W. Ormsby Avenue, Suite 303, Louisville, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling Matt King at (502) 574-6000, emailing airpermits@louisvilleky.gov, or at the following website: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/APCD/docket. Copies of the application are available upon request. Written comments will be accepted at airpermits@louisvilleky.gov until midnight or at the District office until 5:00 p.m. on March 16, 2020.
Do you love parks and want to take a bigger role in your community? Do you believe in taking care of them as you would your own backyard? Louisville Parks and Recreation is seeking 10 Volunteer Ambassadors willing to keep an eye out on their neighborhood parks, help guide volunteer projects and make suggestions for park improvements.
Volunteer Ambassadors must be at least 18 years of age, agree to submit an online application and complete a training led by Louisville Parks and Recreation. The department is hoping Ambassadors will commit to serving one year at a selected park, averaging approximately 1 ½ hours of service work per week.
They will also be asked to attend at least one community outreach event during the year on behalf of the parks department and organize at least one volunteer project in their park. Louisville Parks and Recreation is seeking Ambassadors for the following parks:
- A.B. Sawyer Park
- Charlie Vettiner Park
- Carrie Gaulbert Cox Park
- Fern Creek Park
- George Rogers Clark Park
- Hays Kennedy Park
- Highview Park
- Joe Creason Park
- Lannan Park
- Long Run Park
- McNeely Lake Park
- Petersburg Park
- Riverview Park
- Riverview Park
- Wyandotte Park
Applications will be accepted from February 15th through March 15th. Selected candidates will receive training starting in late March. Applications received after this period may be considered depending on need and training opportunities. Ambassadors will receive Louisville Parks and Recreation gear and additional perks. For specific questions, please contact the department’s volunteer office at LMPRvolunteer@louisvilleky.gov or call (502) 574-6403. The application can also be found here.
Free fun, exercise and teamwork is in the mix this spring as Louisville Parks and Recreation is offering a free tee-ball league for children ages six and under.
Sign-ups will continue through March 6, and again, participation is free. Parents can sign up at louisvillerbi.leagueapps.com or at the following community centers:
- Beechmont Community Center, 205 Wellington Avenue, 40214
- California Community Center, 1600 W. St. Catherine Street, 40210
- Cyril Allgeier Community Center, 4101 Cadillac Court, 40213
- Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Boulevard, 40205
- Molly Leonard Community Center, 640 N. 27th Street, 40212
- Newburg Community Center, 4810 Exeter Avenue, 40218
- Parkhill Community Center, 1703 South 13th Street, 40210
- South Louisville Community Center, 2911 Taylor Boulevard, 40208
- Southwick Community Center, 3621 Southern Avenue, 40211
- Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane, 40272
Games begin April 11 and will be played at Wyandotte Park, 1104 Beecher Street, 40215. Louisville Parks and Recreation is also seeking coaches and volunteers to help run the league. For more information, call (502) 574-4515 or e-mail Brady Buckley at Brady.Buckley@louisvilleky.gov.
Louisville Parks and Recreation is partnering with Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Reviving Baseball In Inner Cities (RBI) program to increase interest and participation in the game of baseball and softball as well as to encourage academic participation and the value of teamwork. RBI operates in 200 cities worldwide.
 Beginning Monday, February 24, 2020, the Waste Reduction Center will be closed for maintenance until further notice.
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City garbage carts and recycling carts are built to last, but our relationship with them is a two-way street! Here are some tips for showing your carts some love:
1. Don't overload. A full cart should weigh less than 200 lbs. Heavy carts are more likely to break when emptied. Set out weekly so it doesn't get too full. Lids should be able to completely close. If your garbage cart consistently overflows, try recycling or purchase an additional cart.
2. Bring it in. Carts are often damaged or stolen if left out after collection. Bring it in by 4PM the day after collection. It should be stored away from the street or alley, inside a fence, or against a structure. Leaving your cart out in an alley means more litter, more damage, and more chance of it getting stolen.
3. Keep it clean. Simply rinse your cart with soap and water from time to time. There are businesses that will come pressure wash your cart (for a fee).
4. Have it repaired. If your cart gets damaged, contact Metro311 to request a free repair. If it's beyond fixing, we'll replace it instead. Then repeat tips 1, 2, and 3!
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As a budget cutting move, and to reduce the number of trucks operating in low-demand months, Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management will be suspending the curbside collection of yard waste in the Urban Service District (USD) which began January 20 through March 27, 2020.
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 the week of March 30. (Residents with private waste haulers should contact their company about yard waste collection.)
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 Join Kroger in making a difference with plastic recycling. Every day, Kroger recycles tons of plastic waste in stores but with your help, they can do more.
Now you can recycle plastic bags (grocery, retail, food storage, dry cleaning, newspaper bags), outer package wrapping, plastic cereal box liners and shipping materials. Check out the above graphic for more information (or view it here) and thanks for doing your part!
 Zumba® Fitness is an aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance and performed primarily to Latin American dance music. The Catholic Enrichment Center of the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211 is offering Zumba® with Jess! on Monday at 6:00 p.m. & Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. with certified Zumba® Instructor Jessica Hampton of 2 B.A.D. Fitness. Cost: 1st class is free; $3.00 per class after that; punch cards will be available for 10 classes for $25.00. Please wear comfortable, light exercise clothing and shoes that offer stability and cushion. Bring a water bottle for rehydration. For more details call the center at (502)776-0262 or Jessica at (502)656-2384. This program is a collaborative effort between 2 B.A.D. Fitness and the Catholic Enrichment Center.
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“Ngoma is Swahili for dance”. “The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word” - Mata Hari. The Catholic Enrichment Center of the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry is offering dance. The series of beginning dance classes includes Ballet, Jazz, Liturgical, Hip-Hop, and Modern. They take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. for children ages three through nine. Space is limited, and you must sign-up. The cost is $25.00 a series. Appropriate dance attire is required. Assistance and resources are available. Call (502)776-0262 to sign-up or for more details. The center is located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211.
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The U.S. Census will help determine Louisville's future for the next 10 year — representation in government, the allocation of federal resources affecting communities and families, education funding, and much more.
Mayor Greg Fischer and the Louisville Municipal Complete Count Committee are working to help ensure a complete and proper count of all Louisville residents, and are seeking the community's help in getting out the word. The official Census 2020 date is April. In six weeks invitations will arrive at households and residents will be able to respond to the 2020 Census! Learn more.
https://louisvilleky.gov/census
The Census is fast approaching –
Timeline
- March 12-20 – An invitation to respond online to the 2020 Census.
- March 16-24 – A reminder letter.
- March 26-April 3 – A reminder postcard. (if you haven’t responded yet)
- April 8-16 – A reminder letter and a paper questionnaire.
- April 20-27 – A final reminder postcard before the Census follows up in person.
Where are people counted?
- Count people at their usual residence, which is the place where they live and sleep most of the time.
- People in certain types of group facilities on Census Day are counted at the group facility.
- People who do not have a usual residence, or who cannot determine a usual residence, are counted where they are on Census Day.
Census Job Opportunities
As a reminder, another challenge we are facing is fulfilling jobs at the Census National Processing Center and Field Operations. Attached are our flyers that explain the job opportunities. Please keep sharing this information through your social media, websites, newsletters etc. More information is below:
- To apply at NPC go to USAJobs.gov Search keyword: PNC Location: Jeffersonville
- Field Operations apply at Census.gov/jobs Hiring process may take 30-60days.
If you wish to see other information in a different language click on the link below.
https://www.census.gov/library/fact-sheets.html
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 AARP Free IncomeTax Preparation Assistance Sites
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Buechel Park Baptist Church
2403 Hikes Lane 40218
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Mon thru Thurs
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9:00am - 2:00pm
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Opens 2/3
Last Day 4/9
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Central Government Center
7201 Outer Loop 40228
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Mon, Wed, Fri
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9:00am - 2:00pm
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Opens 2/3
Last Day 4/15
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Clifton- St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
2822 Frankfort Ave 40206
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Wednesday
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10:30am - 2:30pm
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Opens 2/5
Last Day 4/15
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Iroquois Branch Library
601 W Woodlawn 40215
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Tues & Fri
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10:00am - 2:00pm
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Opens 2/4
Last Day 4/14
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Jeffersontown Senior Center
10631 Watterson Trail 40299
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Tues & Thurs
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9:30am - 1:30pm
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Opens 2/4
Last Day 4/14
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Lyndon Baptist Church
8025 New LaGrange Road 40222
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Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
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10:00am - 2:00pm
12:30pm - 7:30pm
9:00am - 2:00pm
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Opens 2/1
Last Day 4/15
Closed Mar 5
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Middletown - First Baptist Church
11711 Main Street 40243
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Mon & Thurs
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10:00am - 2:00pm
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Opens 2/3
Last Day 4/13
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Portland Branch Library
3305 Northwestern Pkwy 40212
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Tuesday
Thursday
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11:00am - 2:00pm
12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Opens 2/4
Last Day 4/14
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Southwest Government Center
7219 Dixie Hwy 40258
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Tues & Thurs
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9:00am - 1:00pm
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Opens 2/4
Last Day 4/14
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Walnut Street Baptist Church
1143 South 3rd St 40203
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Wednesday
Saturday
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1:00pm - 6:00pm
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The service is FREE if you earned $66,000 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) or less in 2019 or if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Call the appointment line to see if you qualify and make your appointment! Appointments at United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 S. State Street, will be available on Fridays from January 24 through April 10 between 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Please call the appointment line at 502-305-0005 to make an appointment.
 The VITA free tax preparation sites are located here:
- Americana Community Center, 4801 Southside Dr.
- Bates Community Development, 1228 Jackson St.
- Eastern Area Community Ministries, 9104 Westport Rd.
- Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway
- Portland Promise Center, 1831 Baird St.
- Salt and Light Community Development, 3025 Gerald Dr.
- Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane
- United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State St.
- Wesley House Community Services, 5114 Preston Hwy.
Cold Weather Driving Tips:
Keep a bundle of cold-weather gear in your car, such as extra food and water, warm clothing, a flashlight, a glass scraper, blankets, medications, and more.
- Make certain your tires are properly inflated and have plenty of tread.
- Keep at least half a tank of fuel in your vehicle at all times.
- Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage.
- Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface, such as on ice and snow.
Tips for Driving in the Snow:
- Stay home. Only go out if necessary. Even if you can drive well in bad weather, it’s better to avoid taking unnecessary risks by venturing out.
- Drive slowly. Always adjust your speed down to account for lower traction when driving on snow or ice.
- Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Apply the gas slowly to regain traction and avoid skids. Don’t try to get moving in a hurry and take time to slow down for a stoplight. Remember: It takes longer to slow down on icy roads.
- Increase your following distance to five to six seconds. This increased margin of safety will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop.
- Know your brakes. Whether you have anti-lock brakes or not, keep the heel of your foot on the floor and use the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.
- Don’t stop if you can avoid it. There’s a big difference in the amount of inertia it takes to start moving from a full stop versus how much it takes to get moving while still rolling. If you can slow down enough to keep rolling until a traffic light changes, do it.
- Don’t power up hills. Applying extra gas on snow-covered roads will just make your wheels spin. Try to get a little inertia going before you reach the hill and let that inertia carry you to the top. As you reach the crest of the hill, reduce your speed and proceed downhill slowly.
- Don’t stop going up a hill. There’s nothing worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy road. Get some inertia going on a flat roadway before you take on the hill.
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