The Louisville Zoo is inviting guests to travel back 65 to 200 million years in time to visit their newest prehistoric animal ambassadors – 19 life-sized robotic dinosaurs in “Dino Quest” presented by Great Clips. From Saturday, June 26, until Sunday, Sept. 19, Zoo guests can experience the world’s largest, most lifelike robotic dinosaur exhibit, free with admission to the Zoo.

Guests will encounter 19 roaring, breathing giants from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods of history. They will have the opportunity to view the world’s tallest life-sized, robotic dinosaurs, ranging from 5-foot-long baby triceratops to a 40-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex.

A Louisville Zoo membership or general admission ticket will allow guests to encounter the prehistoric period prior to extinction in “Dino Quest,” presented by Great Clips. Purchase tickets today at louisvillezoo.org/tickets. For information about “Dino Quest” visit LouisvilleZoo.org/dino

The Fan Fair giveaway qualifications and guidelines are as follows:

• Person 60 years of age or older
• Or documentation verified by a physician of a disability
• Resident of Jefferson, Oldham, Henry, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble or Bullitt Counties
• Proof of address and age
• ​One fan per household
• Household must not have functional central air conditioning

Beginning Wednesday, June 16, qualified individuals may call one of the sites below for more information and instruction on how to receive a fan. Distribution of fans will begin on Monday, June 21.  Appointments are required in advance.  The locations include:

• First Neighborhood Place (40219); 502-313-4700
• Cane Run Neighborhood Place (40216); 502-485-6810
• South Central Neighborhood Place (40215); 502-485-7130
• Ujima Neighborhood Place (40211); 502-485-6710
• South Jefferson Neighborhood Place (40258); 502-363-1424
• Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place (40210); 502-634-6050
• KIPDA (40299); 502-266-5571
• Tri-County Community Action Agency (Henry County, Oldham, Trimble Counties): 502-222-1349
• Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency (Bullitt, Shelby, Spencer Counties): 502-633-7162

  Monetary donations are still accepted and appreciated to purchase additional fans.  Checks can be made payable to KIPDA, Attn:  Fan Fair, mailed to 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299.

  Fan supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

  For more information about the Fan Fair event, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/fan-fair  or https://www.kipda.org/.

Summer Works is for Louisville youth ages 16-21. There are many great opportunities for summer jobs including with Cities United (building relationships in the Russell neighborhood), MSD (IT support assistant), New Day Ministries (working with children), Technology Entrepreneurship to Create Change (skills in digital marketing), Bernheim Forest (forest apprentice), Jefferson Memorial Forest (youth naturalist), Metro Parks (park aid), Olmsted Parks Conservancy (Community Engagement Team) and much more. Visit https://www.kentuckianaearns.com/register/summerworks to register.

The 2021 Cultural Pass offers families in Greater Louisville with children ages 0-21 access to participate in arts and cultural activities provided by 51 venues, free of charge, from June 1 through August 8, 2021.

The Cultural Pass is designed to inspire, explore, and discover new experiences. After going virtual last year, this year Cultural Pass will offer both virtual and in-person experiences so that every family can participate in a way that works for them!

Created from Vision Louisville, the Cultural Pass is an innovative initiative to promote art and culture and improve summer learning in our community

How to Register (FREE)

Visit the Louisville Free Public Library’s website, https://www.lfpl.org/summerreading/,and follow link to sign up for the 2021 Cultural Pass and the Summer Reading Program.

For more information, visit https://fundforthearts.org/culturalpass/.

After careful consideration, the Riverview Independence Festival for 2021 has been cancelled.

We know that our Southwest Community is eager to gather together in celebration as our community heals from a year of turmoil and uncertainty. There will be plenty of opportunities to do so this summer and fall, but we are disappointed that it will not be at Riverview Festival this summer.

Mark your calendar for July 2, 2022 when we will return with the fun, family activities, and fireworks you have come to expect! 

Who should get tested for COVID-19? 

• Anyone who has symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain, headache, new loss of taste or smell, vomiting or diarrhea, sore throat, congestion or runny nose. Contact your healthcare provider about scheduling a test.
• Testing for people who do not have symptoms (asymptomatic) including:
  • Persons without symptoms who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive. Consider getting tested during your 14 day quarantine if you do not develop symptoms. 
  • Healthcare facility workers, workers in congregate living settings, and first responders without symptoms.
  • Residents in long-term care facilities or other congregate living settings, including prisons and shelters, without symptoms
  • People without symptoms who have been in large gatherings where social distancing was difficult and you do not know if you were in close contact with a positive case.
• ​For all testing please follow instructions to call ahead or pre-register for the testing site.

To see a complete list of testing sites throughout Jefferson County, follow this link.

Southwest Community Ministries is currently overwhelmed with families who have never needed assistance before but are running out of household and hygiene products! They are asking for help from members of the community, youth groups, or anyone willing to donate.

If you would prefer to give food donations, items such as ravioli, ramen, fruit cups, canned meats, soups, and peanut butter crackers are always good options. Things like Ensure and pull top lids are good for seniors as well!

Needed Household Items:

• Toilet Paper
• Paper Towels
• Bleach
• Laundry and Dish Soap
• Any Cleaning Supply
• Soap
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Razors
• Comb/Brush
• Tooth Brush
• Tooth Paste
• Adult Diapers
• Female Personal Care Items

Items can be dropped off at the Ministry (8504 Terry Rd.) Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information please call (502) 935-0310.

Donations can also be made by visiting SouthwestCommunityMinistries.org/donate.