 September 11, October 9, November 13 - Poetry Party: Celebrating Food. Young Authors Greenhouse presents a series of creative writing workshops that will explore joy and celebration through poetry. Each workshop will focus on a theme: food, nature, and community/friendship. Students who participate in these workshops will have the opportunity to be published in a book! Ages 8-12, 1:00-3:00pm at the Southwest Regional Library. Take-home snack provided.
Second Tuesday of the Month - Books Over Coffee: Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation at Stomping Grounds Coffee Company. Be ready to talk about your favorite book that you read since we last met! Call the Southwest Regional Library at 502-933-0029 for more information. LFPL book club members receive 10% off drink purchases! 6:00-7:00pm.
September 23 - Family Tree 101: This workshop presents what the library has to offer for researching your own personal family tree. Join as we explore Anecstry.com and other digital resources to help locate pictures and information about your heritage. 6:30-7:30pm at the Southwest Regional Library.
ARCHAEOLOGY DAY AND WEST OF NINTH COMMUNITY OPENING
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM l FREE ADMISSION UNTIL 2:00 PM
Join us for a day of engaging presentations, hands-on stations, refreshments, music, and art to
celebrate the stories brought to us through local archaeological digs and the opening of our newest
exhibition, West of Ninth.
Designed for all ages, the day will include:
- Hands-on archaeology stations and museum activities
- A community art project offered by renowned local visual artist, Victor Sweatt
- Activities and information from Louisville Free Public Library’s historic Western Library branch
- Access to all Frazier Museum exhibitions, including Cool Kentucky, The Lewis and Clark
Experience, a case of artifacts from the Beecher Terrace dig site, and the new West of Ninth
exhibition, opening the same day.
- 11:00 AM - A screening of the documentary The Beecher Terrace Story introduced by the
documentarian behind it, local filmmaker Lavel D. White of Blu Boi Entertainment (Seated
Program)*
- 12:00 PM - A presentation by Anne Bader, Principal Investigator with Corn Island Archaeology the local firm that is managing archaeological investigations at the Beecher Terrace Housing
Complex. She will be joined by JCPS teacher leaders sharing about their development of
Inquiry Design Models (IDMs) focused on the history and artifacts of the Russell neighborhood
community. Once completed, these educational resources will be available publicly for all
local educators. (Seated Program)*
- 1:00 PM - A presentation from West of Ninth bloggers and exhibition guest curators, Walt and
Shae Smith (Seated Program)*
- 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Live music from Maestro J & Trey Latham
This program was brought to you in part by the Vision Russell Choice Neighborhood Initiative.
Special thanks to West of Ninth Community Day sponsor UPS, grant funder Louisville Metro Housing
Authority, and West of Ninth presenting sponsor Fifth Third Bank.
Reservations are not required. *Masks are required and spaces are limited for all seated
programming and masks are highly recommended for all Frazier Museum guests. Please direct any
questions about the program to education@fraziermuseum.org.
Louisville Metro Office for Veterans would like to remind our community's veterans that help is available for individuals managing stress related to current events in Afghanistan, the upcoming 9/11 Anniversary, and/or the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Contact John Miles, Veteran Coordinator, HERE or at 502-574-5748 for help navigating veterans' resources and benefits in our community
At UofL Health – Peace Hospital, the Governor signed the proclamation designating this National Suicide Prevention Week in the commonwealth. Hospital leaders and mental health advocates joined the Governor as he signed the proclamation.
Peace Hospital is among the largest behavioral health facilities in the nation, providing care for children, adolescents and adults. The hospital offers 24/7 no-charge assessments and support for all ages.
The hospital’s leaders emphasized that suicide prevention demands immediate action. If someone says they are thinking about suicide, Kentuckians should:
- Take them seriously;
- Listen;
- Don’t leave them alone; and
- Help them get to a professional for evaluation and treatment.
In partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Louisville and the Louisville Health Advisory Board, Peace Hospital supports the goal of training 2,021 people in free suicide prevention (QPR) training. Register here for free QPR training in Jefferson County.
QPR – Question, Persuade, Refer – are the three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis. The mission of QPR trainers is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing one of the most effective and widely taught suicide prevention skillsets.
Seeking Help If you find yourself having suicidal thoughts, dial 911 immediately, go to a nearby hospital or:
- Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK
- Find crisis lines by county here
- Visit Peace Hospital’s Assessment and Referral Center for 24/7 no charge assessments: In Louisville: 502-451-3333 In Lexington and Eastern Kentucky: 859-313-3515
Gov. Beshear has taken numerous actions to provide mental health services and resources for Kentuckians. In May, Kentucky received a $340,000 grant to build capacity for the upcoming transition to a nationwide 988 hotline, which will replace the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, 800-273-8255.
Below is the weekly update on the Clean Collaborative Crew’s actions from August 30, 2021 to September 03, 2021. The crew cleaned approximately 66.62 curb miles and collected 210 bags, 7 Tires, and 59 Other Items. Other items include everything from vehicle wreckage to illegally dumped bulky items.
Since February 2021, the Clean Collaborative Crew has removed 9,151 bags, 704 tires, and 2,023 other items from 2,587 curb miles.
August 30, 2021
St Anthony Church Rd from St Andrews Church Rd to Manslick Rd- 9 Bags and 3 Other Items
St Andrews Church Rd from Palatka Rd to Dixie Hwy- 5 Bags and 1 Other Item
Outer Loop from 3rd St Rd to National Turnpike- 16 Bags and 6 Other Items
August 31, 2021
Gagel Ave from Dixie Hwy to Manslick Rd- 10 Bags and 7 Other Items
Greenwood Rd from Greenbelt Hwy to Dixie Hwy- 6 Bags
Lower Hunters Trace from Greenbelt Hwy to Terry Rd- 4 Bags and 2 Other Items
Outer Loop from National Turnpike to I-65 Overpass- 25 Bags and 9 Other Items
September 1, 2021
Lower Hunters Trace from Terry Rd to Dixie Hwy- 13 Bags, 1 Tire and 1 Other Item
Stonestreet Rd from Dixie Hwy to Ky 841 Overpass- 10 Bags and 1 Other Item
Valley Station Rd from Dixie Hwy to Valley Station Rd- 8 Bags
September 2, 2021
Woodridge Dr from Woodridge Lake Blvd to Deering Heights Dr- 2 Bags and 2 Tires
Deering Rd from Valley Station Rd to Woodridge Lake Blvd- 2 Bags
E Pages Ln from Dixie Hwy to 3rd St Rd- 4 Bags and 3 Other Items
Flowervale Ln from Deering Rd to Dixie Hwy- 4 Bags and 1 Other Item
Deering Rd from Flowervale Ln to Deering Heights Dr- 1 Bag
Ralph Ave from Cane Run Rd to Dixie Hwy- 6 Bags
Deering Heights Dr from Deering Rd to Woodridge Dr- 2 Bags and 1 Other Item
Lees Ln from Cane Run Rd to Clarion Ct- 5 Bags
Millers Ln from Cane Run Rd to Dixie Hwy- 9 Bags and 1 Other Item
Rockford Ln from Cane Run Rd to Dixie Hwy- 12 Bags
September 3, 2021
Bank St from Northwestern Pkwy to N 15th St- 21 Bags, 1 Tire and 10 Other Item
W Market St from S 34th St to S 15th St- 36 Bags, 3 Tires and 13 Other Items
Please don't litter! Do your part to help keep our city clean!
August 27, 2021 Vs September 7, 2021
Statistics
Total Confirmed Cases: August 27, 2021 - 95079 l September 7, 2021 - 100317
New Open Cases: August 27, 2021 - 594 l September 7, 2021 - 1425
Move in Cases: August 27, 2021 - 1 l September 7, 2021 - 25
Deductions: August 27, 2021 - 16 l September 7, 2021 - 23
Net New Cases: August 27, 2021 - 579 l September 7, 2021 - 1427
Total Deceased: August 27, 2021 - 1389 l September 7, 2021 - 1417
Hospitalization
Inpatients: August 27, 2021 - 315 l September 7, 2021 - 364
ICU Patients: August 27, 2021 - 90 l September 7, 2021 - 100
Patients on Vents: August 27, 2021 - 57 l September 7, 2021 - 74
Total Hospital Stay: August 27, 2021 - 4409 l September 7, 2021 - 4652
Total ICU Stay: August 27, 2021 - 1096 l September 7, 2021 - 1137
Total Recovery: August 27, 2021 - 44506 l September 7, 2021 - 44782
New Recovery: 276
Testing
Total Testing: August 27, 2021 - 26464 l September 7, 2021 - 29938
Positivity Rate: August 27, 2021 - 13.43 l September 7, 2021 - 12.57
Resources for You
For assistance in relation to hardships due to COVID click here.
For information about COVID facts, testing, vaccines and more click here.
For in depth updates on COVID in Louisville, including total deaths and confirmed cases click here.
GLI’s Career Acceleration Network Connects Job Seekers with Careers Paths
Greater Louisville, Inc. (GLI) has created an innovative partnership with employers, workforce partners, and training institutions to help place people into a career path that will provide a livable wage and mobility. If you are interested in a job and growing your career, this program is for you.
GLI has brought together entry-level and secondary employers (from $11/hour to $31+/hour) to create pathways for you to access jobs while also pursuing upskilling or reskilling to get you ready for the next phase. Intentional connections have been made between 15 employers in five different career tracts:
- Business services
- Health care
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing
- Technology
Participants in the CAN who enter the network are connected with training programs and support services to overcome workforce barriers and help move from low wage, low skilled positions to higher wage, higher skilled positions. There are
If you are interested in participating in CAN and growing your skills and wages, get connected here.
EMPLOYERS: GLI is also currently evaluating adding new employers into the CAN. If you are an employer who is interested in participating, please click here.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is paving the way for higher education students who want to gain paid, hands-on work experience and help build a stronger future workforce.
The cabinet’s Minority Internship Program (MIP) provides professional development opportunities to minorities, women and others historically underrepresented in the transportation industry. The spring semester application deadline is Nov.15, 2021.
Designed for undergraduate and graduate students of Kentucky colleges and universities, this paid internship is offered three times a year in the summer, fall and spring to enrolled students with 30 or more credit hours earned. All majors are welcome to apply.
Interns have the opportunity to work in a variety of offices, with a wide range of specific job assignments, at KYTC headquarters in Frankfort. MIP includes mentoring, networking opportunities, hands-on work experience and exposure to transportation-related careers.
Application Deadline Approaching
Submission due by Nov. 15 for paid internships
To learn more about the program, visit https://transportation.ky.gov/Education/Pages/Minority-Internship-Program.aspx. Applicants with questions regarding the program may email Mikael.Watson@ky.gov or call 502-564-3601.
Following the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, New Yorkers did something rather unexpected, they took photographs – lots of them. What began as a single photo hung in the window of a SoHo storefront became perhaps the most important crowdsourcing photo exhibition of our time. The resulting collection, here is new york: the september 11 photographs, returns to the Main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library to mark the 20th anniversary of the tragedy.
The exhibition features 500 photographs taken the day of and in the aftermath of the September 11 attack, by professional photographers and amateurs alike. The images are presented without titles or commentary. The result is both a vivid reminder of the horror of that day, and a celebration of the human spirit and strong determination of New Yorkers and Americans in general.
here is new york will be on display at the Main Library (301 York Street), September 9 - November 14 as part of the Louisville Photo Biennial. An opening reception and panel discussion, United We Stood: Memories of 9/11, will be held at the Main Library on September 9 at 6:30 p.m. Moderator Melissa Swan and panelists Elizabeth Kramer (former employee in the Peace Corps’ New York office at the World Trade Center), Pete Longton (photojournalist who covered Ground Zero for WHAS-11), and Charles Traub (photographer/educator, co-founder of here is new york) will recall their first-hand experiences during and following the attacks.
The Louisville Public Library's collection of the here is new york photographs was a gift of Charles Traub and his family to the Library. Charles Traub was one of the original founding organizers of the exhibition in New York, and managed it with colleagues through the course of its exhibitions from 2001 to 2003. Mary Cadden Traub and Aaron Traub were part of a core group who maintained the organization's activities throughout those same years. The Traubs are natives of Louisville, Kentucky.
The panel discussion and exhibition are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit LFPL.org/Exhibits.
Tickets sales began September 1 for the Halloween event that takes place October 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24 and 28-30 (Thursday – Sunday nights, October 1-30).
Children can dress up in their wildest costumes for the event that turns the Zoo into a living storybook, complete with favorite characters brought to life, music, socially-distanced photo opportunities around every corner and, of course, a safe place to trick-or-treat for kids 11 and under.
Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer will have reduced nightly capacity to allow for ease of traffic flow and social distancing.
Tickets
Tickets for Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer are $12.50 for non-members (both adults and children 3 and older) and $6 for members (both adults and children 3 and older). Children 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket. To minimize contact points, tickets are all-inclusive, covering the cost of Boo at the Zoo admission, parking, Spooktacular Carousel, “not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow attraction.
Members and guests can purchase tickets online at LouisvilleZoo.org, with their chosen date and arrival time. Tickets are limited each night and some nights may sell out quickly.
Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer is a rain or shine event.
A limited amount of Meijer anytime tickets can be purchased at participating Meijer stores for $10.50 beginning September 26. Click here for a list of stores.
Event Hours/Special Dates
On Boo at the Zoo event days:
- The Zoo will close early for regular daytime visitors. Gates will close at 3:00pm with guests being allowed to visit until 4:00pm.
- Halloween guests can begin entering the Zoo at their selected times, starting at 5:00pm. The trick-or-treat route closes, and all guests must exit by 10:00pm.
- Allergy Friendly night is Thursday, October 21 and will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers, pencils and more. Children with allergies can request an allergy-friendly option at each of the booths.
Costumes
The Zoo encourages all visitors to wear costumes and ask that they be family friendly. Adults may not wear full costume masks that cover the entire face.
To learn more about the event and Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer activities, visit louisvillezoo.org/boo21.
For updates to health policies and possible mask requirements before your chosen Boo night, please visit louisvillezoo.org/together.
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9/8 - Brothers Osborne
9/11 - Ani DiFranco & Indigo Girls
9/15 - Rod Wave
and More!
For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here.
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Cat of the Week:
Pretty Pete has graduated from foster care and is ready for a forever home. The handsome gray cat, who is around 9-months-old, is very friendly and loves to be held. Pretty Pete’s adoption fees is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. He weighs about 8 lbs. Pretty Pete does have a medical addendum for a pelvic injury but it doesn’t prevent the curious kitty from getting around. To meet or adopt Pretty Pete, visit Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Road, from 12:00-6:00pm daily. For more info about Pretty Pete, call 502-473-PETS.
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Dog of the Week:
If you like your dog bbw (big, beautiful and wonderful), then Hershel just might be for you. The one-year-old is friendly, sweet, affectionate, and super playful. Herschel won’t look at you like never seen a leash before, he’s easy to leash and enjoys going for walks. That's a really good thing since Herschel weighs 63lbs. Herschel’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. He’s already neuter, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. Herschel knows several commands. Adopt Herschel for free with an approved application. Child, dog, and cat testing are available by request. For more info about Herschel email animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov. To adopt or meet Herschel, visit Animal House Adoption Center, open to walk-ins from 12:00-6:00pm daily.
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 PSA:
September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month. Responsible dog owners always make sure their pet’s vaccinations and animal license are up-to-date, while also making sure their pet wears a collar and identification tag, at all times. Review this checklist for more tips about responsible dog ownership. To view local animal welfare laws and the Louisville Animal Ordinance, click here. (https://louisvilleky.gov/government/animal-services)
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