Metro's Clean Collaborative Crew has been hard at work since they began their task to clean-up Louisville's streets in late February. From March 1- March, the crews cleaned approximately 44.45 curb miles and collected 432 bags for roadside litter/debris. Below are the stats from their collection along Dixie Highway:

• March 3rd - Dixie from Algonquin Pjwy. to Meyers Ln. - 44 Bags
• March 4th - Dixie from Meyers Ln. to Stonestreet Rd. - 32 Bags
• March 5th - Dixie from Stonestreet Rd. to Watson Ln - 54 bags

The Clean Collaborative effort includes $1,000,000 approved by the Metro Council in January 2021. The funding has increased Public Works' staffing for community clean-ups, street sweeping, graffiti removal.

Crews were out in force along Greenbelt cleaning last week, as well. We are very appreciative for this team's efforts in cleaning up our streets. Let's make sure we all do our part to keep them clean and free of trash and debris!

With the city’s COVID-19 positivity rate no longer in the Critical Zone, the Louisville Free Public Library is pleased to announce the expansion of in-person services at all locations.

Following Gov. Andy Beshear’s guidelines and in consultation with Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness, the Library will offer in-person “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. Masks and temperature checks are required to enter library facilities, and all patrons (age 5 and older) must properly wear a face covering at all times during their visit. The Library will have masks available for patrons who arrive without them. 

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 be available at all locations. 

LFPL’s popular curbside pick-up of library materials will also continue. For information on LFPL’s curbside service, please visit LFPL.org/curbside, or call (502) 574-1611.

We look forward to welcoming you back into the Library starting March 26. 

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

SUN VALLEY SATURDAY MORNING GOLF LEAGUE

FREE ROUND (GREEN FEE & CART)

Any Golfer who plays round on April 3 becomes eligible to receive a free round voucher from PGA  Contractor Grant Hummel.

H.U.G.S. - HELP US GET STARTED; GOLFERS NEEDED

Sun Valley Ladies matchplay Saturday morning league needs short-term teams of two (two ladies, two gentlemen, or one of each). Choose your own team partner and sign up together. Play without joining and compete for the same prizes as members (each player pays green fee and cart rental).

Meet the new PGA course contractor Grant Hummel, become familiar with the Sun Valley Golf Course, and then make an informed decision about joining.

Look at our season schedule and let us know if you can play one week, two weeks, or more.  As memberships are filled, we will need fewer short-term teams. Anyone playing on a short-term team should then ask Grant what other opportunities he has available to continue playing.

If you can be a H.U.G.S. short-term team, please call Sun Valley Golf Course or signup at the clubhouse as soon as possible. League competition begins Saturday, April 3, 2021.

Sign up for 2021 Sun Valley Ladies Golf League! 

Sun Valley Membership Form.pdf

Thanks to a generous grant from the Louisville Metro Department of Parks & Recreation, TreesLouisville is excited to announce the opening of another round of its Residential Shade Tree Rebate Program!

Did you know? Nearly 70% of available planting space in Jefferson County is privately owned. Planting a tree at home is one of the best and easiest ways you can help expand our community tree canopy and grow a greener, healthier neighborhood.

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.

When: April 20th 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Buechel Woman's Club, 3758 Pulliam Drive

Speakers:

• Dorislee Gilbert, Executive Director of the Mary Byron Project
• Emily Bonistall, Marsy's Law Kentucky Outreach Director
• Councilman Rick Blackwell
• Michelle Holmes, Victim Speaker

Lunch will be served. Due to the pandemic, all COVID regulations will be followed and masks will be required. Seating will be limited and you must RSVP at 502-654-2648 or 502-876-3645.

Dog of the Week - Frisco

If Frisco had a theme song if would be ‘Walking on Sunshine.’ The happy, excited and very friendly one-year-old is only serious about one thing, playtime. Frisco loves his toys and playing outside. Thanks to the Pay It Forward Program, it’s always free for approved adopters to adopt adult Pit Bulls like Frisco. Neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included. Frisco weighs 58lbs. He needs an active home and daily walks to be his best self.  Frisco can be tested with other dogs by request.  To meet or adopt Frisco, visit Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Road), open from 12-6pm daily.

For more info abut Frisco, email animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov.

Cat of the Week - Go Fish

Looking for a feline companion who’s mature, friendly, and affectionate? Go Fish! The approximately 4-year-old beauty with the majestic mane needs someone who doesn’t mind brushing her daily, so she always looks her best. Go Fish’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Go Fish is spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. She weighs 9 lbs. To meet or adopt Go Fish, visit Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Road, open 12-6pm daily. For more info about Go Fish, call 502-473-PETS.

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

The owners of the Manslick Liquor & Tobacco at 7205 Manslick Road (Marathan Gas) have applied for a Quota Retail Package license through the Kentucky ABC. 

Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero Street, 2 NE 33, Frankfort, Ky. 40601, within 30 days of the date of the legal publication notice (by March 24, 2021).

• Some of the reasons for refusal of a license as stated in KRS 243.450 are
• Premise does not comply fully with all alcoholic beverage control statutes and regulations of the board.
• The applicant or the premises does not comply with all regulations of a city administrator.
• The applicant has done an act for which a revocation of license would be authorized.
• The applicant has made any false material statement in his application.
• Other factors include public sentiment in the area, number of licensed outlets in the area,
  potential for future growth, type of area involved, type of transportation available and financial potential of the area.