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Preparations for Community Observance of Anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s Death

• Jefferson Street from Fifth Street to Seventh Street
• Liberty Street from Fifth Street to Seventh Street 
• Cedar Street from Sixth Street to Seventh Street
• Congress Alley from Sixth Street to Seventh Street
• Court Place from Fifth Street to Sixth Street
• Sixth Street from Market Street to Muhammad Ali Boulevard
• Fifth Street from Market Street to Muhammad Ali Boulevard
• Armory Place from Muhammad Ali Boulevard to Liberty Street

Compost bins, rain barrels, and accessories are offered at wholesale prices again this year! Purchase items in advance and pick up at the Pop-Up Drop-Off events! The online store is open and the first chance to pick up your order is on Saturday, March 27 at the Sun Valley Ball Field Complex. Waste items can be dropped off at the same time!

See websites for details.  Online store: louisvillecompostersale.ecwid.com

Blue Lick Road Widening Project

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of the beginning of a project to widen a portion Blue Lick Road (KY 1450) in Jefferson County. Work is scheduled to start during the week of March 15. As part of the project, the road will be widened from Gene Snyder North (mile marker 1.9) to Preston Highway (mile marker 3.5). The new configuration will have one lane of traffic in each direction with a continuous center turning lane. New sidewalks and drainage will also be added as part of the project.  

 Pothole Blitz 2021    Here's how you can report a pothole:

Louisville Metro Public Works crews announce the official launch of the city’s annual Pothole Blitz. Last year, Public Works crews filled 40,000 potholes. The Mayor asks people to assist their efforts by reporting potholes they encounter through 311, online, or on Twitter using #502pothole.

• On Twitter use the hashtag #502pothole. Just include the address or intersection where the pothole is located along with the hashtag in a tweet
• Report a pothole online, click here, select “pothole” and continue with the required information
• Contact Metro311 in one of these ways:
• Call them at 311 or 574-5000
• Download the “Louisville Metro 311” app on your smartphone and use it to report a pothole
• Email them at metro.311@louisvilleky.gov

Paving Week of March 15

Below are Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects which may affect District 13 residents scheduled for the week of March 15, 2021. The schedule is subject to change due to weather and/or operational factors.

• Site work will continue on Scotts Gap Rd. between Blevins Gap Rd. and the dead end.
•  Allmond Ave. from E Woodlawn Ave. to Louisville Ave. 
• Jefferson Blvd. from Poplar Level Rd. to Fern Valley Rd.

As of Monday, March 1, people ages 60 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in Louisville.   Vaccine appointments continue to be available for people in Phase 1B (non-medical first responders, K-12 educators and childcare workers). Below are links to websites for waitlists, information, and appointments. Due to available supply, appointments are limited. It may take several weeks to get an appointment.

• Norton Healthcare (call 502-861-4499 for assistance)
• U of L Health
• Baptist Health
• Walgreens
• Kroger

To stay informed on vaccine efforts in Louisville, please sign up now for weekly Covid-19 updates.

The Court Eviction Diversion Program is made possible because of a partnership with the Legal Aid Society.

Those facing possible eviction are encouraged to visit StopMyEviction.org to connect to assistance, or call (502) 308-3344 or visit louisvilleky.gov/neighborhoodplace to schedule an appointment at a Neighborhood Place location. Renters with a pending court case should call 502-574-1707. The Legal Aid Society can be reached at (502) 584-1254 and www.yourlegalaid.org

With job losses continuing to mount amid the COVID-19 resurgence, and millions of people having lost their job-based health insurance since the start of this public health and economic crisis people have a new opportunity to enroll in health insurance for 2021 on HealthCare.gov, but only for a limited time. This new COVID-19 open enrollment period starts on February 15, 2021 and ends on May 15, 2021.

Consumers should log on to HealthCare.gov before May 15 to get the comprehensive health insurance they need.

To learn more, please visit: healthcare.gov or getcovered2021.org

Kentucky State website: kycovid19.ky.gov is the best way to keep up with the latest news about the novel coronavirus.

Louisville Metro website with updated information about COVID-19 -CLICK HERE-

Residents who have questions related to COVID-19 call the helpline at (502) 912-8598 or to seek information at louisvilleky.gov/covid19.

LIHEAP Crisis Component will run through March 31, or until available funds have been expended, whichever comes first. This year’s Crisis Program will allow residents receiving a current utility bill with a past due amount and residents receiving a disconnect notice to apply for assistance. To apply, residents must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Applicants must be a resident of Jefferson County with a household income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (e.g. for a household of four, the gross monthly income cannot exceed $3,275.00).  Applicants must also meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

• Received a disconnect notice from LG&E, or
• Received a current bill with a past due amount, or
• Have a current payment plan with LG&E due to a past-due balance, or 
• Received an eviction notice if utilities are included in the rent, or
• Be within four days of running out of bulk fuel; or
• Be within ten days of running out of pre-paid electric service.

For more information on what documents you need to provide and more program information, please click here

Metro COVID-19 Relief funds are available now for Jefferson County residents with a past due Louisville Water/MSD account. Customers can apply for the credit at the Metro Relief Portal on our website or call 502.583.6610. The one-time credit is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply now -- don't delay!

To qualify for a credit up to $500, customers must meet the following criteria: 

• Live in Jefferson County and have a Louisville Water/MSD residential account 
• Have an unpaid balance on their water/wastewater bill that occurred between March 16 and December 31, 2020 
• Identify a COVID-19 based financial hardship that resulted in the past-due balance 

Customers can apply for the credit at LouisvilleWater.com/MetroReliefPortal or call 502.583.6610.

The Jefferson County Board of Education approved the phased-in reopening of our schools to start on March 17th.    All schools will use the same hybrid model schedule, meaning there will be two days of in-person instruction and three days of virtual learning for students choosing the in-person option. In-person instruction will be available to all special education (ECE) students in kindergarten through fifth grade, four days a week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.      Students will be assigned in two groups for in-person instruction. Students with a last name beginning with A-K will be in group A and students with a last name beginning with L-Z will be in group B. We will work with families to ensure all students from a household will attend in-person classes on the same day.

• Grades K-2 elementary school students begin their hybrid learning plan on Wednesday, March 17th. We are still determining what the board-approved March 17th “first day of school” will look like for K-2 students and teachers and will announce those plans soon.
• Grades 3-5 begin their hybrid learning plan on March 18^th. 
• Early Childhood begins their hybrid learning plan on March 22nd.
• Middle and high school students begin their hybrid learning plan on April 5th.

Families have the option to continue learning virtually five days a week.  Families are encouraged to make their selection to continue learning virtually or switch to in-person instruction on our JCPS website.

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is partnering with Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness and Sphere to provide free, voluntary COVID-19 rapid testing at select school sites. 

Testing at the drive-thru sites will be available by appointment beginning March 15 to any JCPS student, employee, and parent/guardian who feels they may have been exposed to COVID-19, including those who are asymptomatic.  A limited number of unscheduled walk-up/drive-ups will be accommodated as available.

The rapid/antigen testing will be available at the following school sites Mondays-Thursdays from 3-7 p.m.:

• Academy @ Shawnee, 4001 Herman St.
• Ballard High School, 6000 Brownsboro Rd.
• Central High School, 1130 W Chestnut St.
• Fairdale High School, 1001 Fairdale Rd.
• Iroquois High School, 4615 Taylor Blvd.
• Marion C. Moore School, 6415 Outer Loop
• Seneca High School, 3510 Goldsmith Ln.
• Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 1501 Rangeland Rd.
• Waggener High School, 330 S Hubbards Ln.
• Western Middle School, 2201 W Main St.
• Western High School, 2501 Rockford Ln.
• Valley High School, 10200 Dixie Hwy.

Appointments can be scheduled at spheredx.sphere.health/covid.  Adults are asked to bring a photo ID. 

All JCPS schools will be provided with rapid COVID-19 testing kits for students or staff who arrive at school with symptoms of illness. The tests will be administered by nursing staff.  The drive-thru sites are for those within the JCPS family who are asymptomatic, may choose to get tested regularly, and/or have been referred for testing as part of contact tracing efforts.

The scholarship, which launched Oct. 1, allows eligible students in the Class of 2021 to begin postsecondary studies tuition-free at any Kentucky Community and Technical College school, including Jefferson Community and Technical College, or Simmons College of Kentucky to pursue an associate degree or career credential, or take 60 hours of credit. The Evolve502 scholarship is a last dollar scholarship, meaning Evolve502 will fund the difference between federal and state financial aid and college tuition.

The application takes about five minutes to complete online at evolve502.org/scholarship. Once applications are submitted and reviewed, applicants will receive a follow-up email with next steps including completing the federal financial aid form and applying to eligible colleges.

Free federal and state income tax preparation for eligible residents is now available. The Louisville Asset Building Coalition’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA and AARP programs provide trained, IRS-certified volunteers to offer free tax services via online or at select drop-off sites. The service is available to individuals and families who earned less than $66,000 in 2020. Learn more.

The VITA free tax preparation sites are located at:

• Americana Community Center, 4801 Southside Dr.
• Bates Community Development Corporation, 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.

The other service, AARP Tax-Aide, has a mission to serve any person who comes through the door, with special attention to those 60 and older.  AARP select drop-off sites in Louisville will open Feb. 15.

For future updates including online filing options AARP Tax Aide plan to offer, visit http://www.aarp-tax-aide-lou.org

This year, partners at LHOME will also be assisting our community throughout the tax filing season through their Financial Navigators program. Financial Navigators can help residents address their financial concerns, answer common tax questions, and provide structured guidance and referrals to other services regarding their financial needs.  Schedule a free telephone session by visiting https://finnav.org/lou; email navigator@lhomeky.org; or call 502/657-6624.

Louisville Metro Police Dept. Also Recruiting

is in need of competent, respectful, and responsible men and women who have a strong desire to help others and set a good example within their community. The department is in need of good recruits. 

The current hiring period has expired however it may be extended in order to gain more applicants. Another hiring period will opening up in the spring. 

 Be the change that you want to see by applying today.” Contact (502) 574-7864 for more information or visit the link https://louisville-police.org/256/Become-an-Officer

Join us through Zoom to get connected to a job!

• March 17 at 1 p.m. (register by March 15 at 11:59 p.m.)
• March 31 at 12 p.m. (register by March 29 at 11:59 p.m.)

As a qualified candidate you will have the exclusive opportunity to speak with an Amazon hiring representative. You will also be able to participate in a guided Q&A session. This is the opportunity for a real-time connection to your new career.  CLICK to Register

All sites have a minimum pay rate of $15 and increase to $17.90 on some shifts!

Shepherdsville – 376 Blvd Shepherdsville KY 40165

• Customer Returns and PIT (require getting trained on a forklift and cherry picker)
• Mostly full-time positions, days and nights, 4 days a week, flexible schedule
• Night shift pays .60 extra an hour

Jeffersonville – 900 Patrol Rd, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

• Pick or Pack
• Full-time only, nights and days, 4 days a week
• Night shift pays .60 extra on the hour

Louisville – South and East Louisville

• Pick or Pack
• Part-time and full-time shifts, flexible schedules

Amazon employment requirements:

• High school or equivalent diploma
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to understand and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations
• Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screening

Almost 100 employers in Healthcare, Logistics, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Retail, Business Services, Tech, and other sectors are hiring now in the Louisville area.

You can see which companies are hiring and how you can apply at our online COVID-19 Job Board, run in partnership with Greater Louisville Inc. and WorkOne Southern Indiana.

CLICK HERE  To view job Listing   

• Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family Services: COVID-19 Updates
• Louisville Metro Government: Daily Updates on COVID-19
• Kentucky Unemployment Insurance website
• COVID-19 Pandemic Response Loans for Individuals and Small Businesses
• More resources for Small Businesses

Louisville Parks and Recreation is working in conjunction with local and state public health offices to safely reopen park amenities and facilities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This timeline is subject to change depending on guidance from the parties listed above and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Protocols for safe usage are provided below.  For the most up-to-date announcements, please CLICK HERE

Currently Reopened Amenities

• Golf courses
• Fishing ponds
• Playing fields (no pickup games, exercise only, groups of 10 or less if six-foot social distancing is followed)
• Hiking and biking trails
• Restrooms
• Tennis/pickleball courts
• Disk golf
• Dog parks
• Playgrounds
• Basketball courts

Closed Amenities

• Community centers
• Adult sports leagues
• Large park facility rentals
• Splashpads/spraygrounds
• Park loop roads
• Louisville Extreme Park/Breslin Skate Spot

Sun Valley Ladies Golf League accepting membership payments.  Ten Saturday morning tee times 4/3 – 9/25 (8:00 a.m, - 9:03 a.m.) Teams of two playing 18 holes (hole by hole scoring). Signup with a partner or request a partner. Checks payable to Sun Valley Ladies Golf League.

• $59.00  - includes World Golf Handicap System fee of $24.00
• $35.00 – paying WGHS fee elsewhere for the 2021 golf season.

League will be full when 40 membership payments have been received.  Others may join to sub during absences of regular league players and establish eligibility to compete in the Jefferson County Ladies Golf Tournament to be held at Seneca Golf Course.

Mail completed membership form and check or pay in person at Sun Valley Golf Course 6505 Bethany Lane, Louisville, Ky. 

Send questions to grantsunvalley@gmail.com.

With the city’s COVID-19 positivity rate no longer in the Critical Zone, Mayor Greg Fischer announced today that the Louisville Free Public Library is expanding in-person services at all of its locations.

Following Gov. Andy Beshear’s guidelines and in consultation with Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness, Library officials will offer “Grab and Go” access to library materials starting Friday, March 26.

Patrons will be encouraged to browse and pick up library materials and check out using self-check kiosks. Building capacity will be limited to ensure social distancing, and visits will be limited to no more than 90 minutes.

Study rooms and meeting spaces are not available for use at this time. However, as it has since August, computer access, printing and free faxing services will still be available at the libraries. More information can be found online at LFPL.org/Appointment.

The League of Women Voters of Louisville (LWVL) invites individual volunteers and organizations to submit nominees for its 2021 The Presidents’ Citizen Award to be presented at the League’s annual meeting in June to a volunteer individual or organization for an exceptional contribution in terms of community service, significant impact, and/or demonstrated leadership within the Greater Louisville Geographic Area.  See attached nomination packet here.

The deadline to submit an application is April 1.  If you have questions, please contact the LWVL office by calling 502-895-5218 or email: lwvlouisville@gmail.com

Assistance is available for eligible residents in need of paying water and/or sewer bills via the Healthy at Home Utility Assistance Program. Appointments are required by calling 502/991-8391 or visit louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. Income eligible residents within 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, who have lost income due to COVID, with proof of arrearage, payment plan, or disconnect notice for water and/or wastewater bill may be eligible to apply.

Drops of Kindness offers a customized approach to help customers resolve unpaid bills.  CLICK HERE for more information.

Assistance is available for eligible residents in need of paying water and/or sewer bills via the Healthy at Home Utility Assistance Program. Appointments are required by calling 502/991-8391 or visit louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

Income eligible residents within 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, who have lost income due to COVID, with proof of arrearage, payment plan, or disconnect notice for water and/or wastewater bill may be eligible to apply.

Louisville Water Co. Contact Info

Call our Customer Service Center at 502.583.6610. Call volume is usually high on Mondays and the first day of each month -- if possible, avoid those days for shorter wait times. 

You can also visit LouisvilleWater.com and click on the Link icon for information on your account, or click on the Contact Us heading to send us an email. 

TreesLouisville's Community Canopy Program is back thanks to a generous donation from The LG&E and KU Foundation! We have partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to provide Louisville residents with more than 650 FREE one-gallon trees. There are a variety of large and small species to choose from depending on the space you have available, but don’t wait to register, these trees won’t last long! Register online at www.arborday.org/treeslouisville; your tree will be delivered straight to your home between March and May 2021. 

To participate, purchase and plant an eligible shade tree on your residential property and apply to receive $30 back on up to three trees. This program is open to residents of Jefferson County, KY on a first-come, first-serve basis until all funds have been claimed. For full eligibility requirements or to apply, visit treeslouisville.org/rebate or find a brochure at your local garden center.

Dog of the Week - JOKER

Life's just fun and games to Joker. The approximately 1-year-old Pit Bull is very friendly and sweet with everyone he meets because he loves being the center of attention. But what Joker is not into is being still for long, there’s a big world to explore and make new friends. Joker’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter thank to the Pay It Forward Free Adoptions Program. Joker weighs 52lbs. He's already neutered, microchipped & up-to-date on vaccinations. 52lbs. Joker can be tested with other dogs or cats by request. Child testing is mandatory for families with kids. To meet or adopt Joker, visit Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Road), open daily from 12-6pm daily.

Cat of the Week - LUKE SKYWHISKER

Luke Skywhisker, strangers are just future friends. The 2-year-old Tabby is very social so being around  humans is easy but because Luke Skywhisker is FIV+, a condition which causes a weakened immune system, he must be the only cat in his forever home or live with other FIV+ cats. Adoption fees are always waived for adult cats, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations are included. To adopt or meet Luke Skywhisker, visit Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Road, open from 12-6pm daily, no appointment required. For more info about Luke Skywhisker, call 502-473-PETS.

To see all of the adoptable animals available at Louisville Metro Animal Services, visit their website here

COVID-19 ADVISORY:  LMAS remains open for adoptions, stray pet surrenders, fosters, lost and found services, microchipping services, pet licensing purchases/renewals, and penalty or violation payments,

Monday-Saturday from 12-6pm. For more info, click here.

Want to help? Donations Welcome

KHS welcomes pet food donations – especially cat food – for the COVID-19 Pet Food Bank through Amazon or from local pet supply stores. View our overall Wish List and our Amazon wish list at http://tinyurl.com/wishlistkhs (items are not in order on Amazon, so please scroll to find dry cat and dog food options). Deliveries are accepted at 241 Steedly Drive, Louisville KY 40214.

Louisville Metro Police Department

Sign up for crime alerts from LMPD by clicking HERE

Sign up for Emergency Alerts by clicking HERE

Metro Police:

(Non Emergency)574-7111 or 574-2111

3rd Division: 574-2135

Anonymous Tipline:

574-LMPD (5673)

Metro Safe: 572-3460 or 574-7111

The Louisville Metro Council is now livestreaming all of its regular meetings and committee meetings on Facebook Live.

The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99.  Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.

• To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.
• If you would like to see the agenda for any of the Metro Council’s Committee meetings click here

In Louisville Metro, it is the responsibility of the person living in a home to keep the front and rear of the property clean. This area extends from the middle of the street out front to the middle of any alleyways to the rear or side of the property. This applies to litter as well as plants and trees that could impede the alleyway or street. Inspections, Permits and Licenses (IPL) could cite and possibly impose a fine if you've got a lot of debris and plant overgrowth. Thank you for adhering to the local property maintenance codes and keeping a clean neighborhood. 

Report:

• where it happened
• describe the vehicle(s) involved
• include license plate number(s) if available
• upload pictures if available

For more information about illegal dumping, including a link to the reporting form visit our illegal dumping webpage.

Dare to Care Food Bank

First Baptist Church Fairdale 413 Fairdale Road 
Wednesdays - 3:30 to 6:00 pm
Phone:  368-9053
Website: https://daretocare.org/contact-us/