 Oct. 9th -Poetry Party: Celebrating Nature. 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.
Oct. 14th- Picture This: Tips and tricks on photographic techniques to get the most out of your photos, whether you’re snapping selfies, making vacation memories, or getting good shots of damage to your property. Ages 18+, 6:30-8:00pm.
Saturdays, Oct. 9th-Nov. 13th. Learn simple yoga postures for relaxation and increase your balance, flexibility, and strength in this 60 minute, 6-week class. This class is free and no prior yoga experience is necessary. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats and towels. Ages 18+, 10:00-11:00am.
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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 Sunday, October 17, 2021, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, connect with your inner 'Indiana Jones' through interactive, hands-on activities!
- Public archaeological dig
- Artifact washing
- Special behind-the-scene tours of the Farnsley-Moremen House
- Brickmaking activity
- Special presenters
Held in partnership with the Kentucky Archaeological Survey
The event runs September 30 - October 31. For tickets, or more information, click here.
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.
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Louisville Metro Parks has a wide variety of positions available from entry level to management, including part-time throughout the department. Please click here to view open jobs and to apply.
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October 7 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Kentucky Manufacturing Career Center for a hiring event!
Companies hiring include: Emerson, Communications Test Design, Inc. (CTDI), KCC Companies, Independent II, Taylored Services, Precision Metal Works - Bartell Global, O’Neal Manufacturing Services, Harland Clarke, Enjoy Life Foods, Berry Global, Reynolds Consumer Products - Louisville Foil
- On the spot interviews!
- DJ attending and first 30 attendees will receive a free boxed lunch!
- JCTC awarding 1 Workforce Course scholarship.
- Please bring a form of identification, your resume, and dress to impress.
Masks (one will be supplied if needed) and social distancing required. Walk-ins also welcome!
REGISTER NOW!
UPS is hiring part-time Package Handlers!
They have raised their pay to $20/hr for their dayside operation, and $21/hr for their nightside operation.
In addition, students who are hired before October 8 are eligible for their Metro College benefits program for the Fall 2021 semester. Learn more about how UPS can help you graduate from school debt free. Learn more here.
This is a physical, fast-paced position that involves lifting, lowering and sliding packages that typically weigh 25-35 lbs. and may weigh up to 70 lbs. Part-time employees usually work 3.5-5 hours each day, 5 days a week. When you apply, you choose a work schedule that fits your lifestyle. You can choose a Monday-Friday or a Sunday-Thursday shift. A limited number of Tuesday-Saturday schedules are available as well. Package Handlers typically do not work on holidays.
UPS also offers an attractive benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, 401K, etc. Please note that these opportunities are part-time only working approximately 20-25 hours per week.
For more information or to apply, simply go to www.UPSjobsKY.com and click the apply now button.
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Louisville Metro Government’s Office of Planning and Design Services is hosting a series of open houses during the first two weeks of October to help the city better understand residents’ childcare needs and identify barriers to accessing quality care.
Louisville Metro does not regulate how childcare businesses operate; that’s the job of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ Division of Child Care. But the city’s Land Development Code does dictate where childcare providers can operate.
Currently, a childcare provider caring for eight or more children is restricted to commercial and office zones – a regulation that can result in parents having to travel far from work or home to access childcare. At the same time, childcare providers that may be conveniently located in residential areas cannot fulfill the demand for childcare because of occupancy restrictions.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some childcare providers have shut their doors or reduced their capacities, leading to even greater demand for fewer places. Even before the pandemic, Black and minority parents, particularly single parents and women of color, were more likely to have trouble finding childcare.
Planning and Design Services staff will host a virtual open house on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 7 p.m. A link to the Cisco WebEx Video Teleconferencing and information about how to join via computer and phone are available at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design/changes-childcare-regulations.
The remaining four open houses be in-person events held outdoors around the city at the dates, times, and locations listed below. Face coverings are recommended.
- Saturday, October 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Petersburg Park, 5008 E. Indian Trail
- Sunday, October 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. at California Park, 1104 S. 16th St.
- Tuesday, October 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Iroquois Park, 5216 New Cut Road
- Thursday, October 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hounz Lane Park, 2300 Hounz Lane
Learn more about the zoning regulation review at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design/changes-childcare-regulations.
Anyone with child safety concerns or with questions about what regulations and protocols childcare operators must follow should contact the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ Division of Child Care at (502) 564-2524 or visit the division’s website at https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dcc/Pages/default.aspx.
September 17, 2021 Vs September 24, 2021
Statistics
Total Confirmed Cases: September 17, 2021 - 105,651 * September 24, 2021 - 108,242
New Open Cases: September 17, 2021 - 656 * September 24, 2021 - 393
Move in Cases: September 17, 2021 - 5 * September 24, 2021 - 3
Deductions: September 17, 2021 - 14 * September 24, 2021 - 9
Total Deceased: September 17, 2021 - 1,454 * September 24, 2021 - 1,482
Hospitalization
Inpatients: September 17, 2021 - 342 * September 24, 2021 - 293
ICU Patients: September 17, 2021 - 93 * September 24, 2021 - 91
Patients on Vents: September 17, 2021 - 70 * September 24, 2021 - 62
Total Hospital Stay: September 17, 2021 - 4,921 * September 24, 2021 - 5,008
Total ICU Stay: September 17, 2021 - 1,170 * September 24, 2021 - 1,196
Total Recovery: September 17, 2021 - 44,997 * September 24, 2021 - 45,083
New Recovery: 12
Testing
Total Testing in Last 7 Days: September 17, 2021 - 25,112 * September 24, 2021 - 21,657
Positivity Rate: September 17, 2021 - 12.84 * September 24, 2021 - 10.38
Resources for You
For more information, please go to our COVID-19 Testing page for a listing of testing sites.
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.
Dog of the Week:
A break from the shelter life was just what Poo-phemism needed. The happy one-year-old couldn't stop smiling during a recent field trip, probably because she’s a true water doggy and she loved hanging out in a creek, like it was her jacuzzi. The bubby one-year-old is always ready for an adventure, and she’s a great sidekick because she’s so well-behaved. Poo-phemism even allowed her field trip buddy to dress her up for Halloween. Adopt the sweetie pie for free, thanks to the Pay It Forward Free Adoptions Program. Poo-phemism is already spayed, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations, and she weighs 40lbs. She can be tested with children, other dogs, or cats by request. For more info about Poo-phemism email animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov. To meet Poo-phemism, visit Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Road) from 12:00-6:00pm daily.
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Purr Alert! Kittens have taken over the Pussycat Lounge at Animal House Adoption Center. Help restore order by adopting any kitten for a $25 donation. Spay/Neuter, microchip and vaccinations are included. Or adopt a pair for just a $50 donation. Calico, tabby, tuxedo, or Bengal – we’ve got the purrfect kitten for you. Animal House, located at 3516 Newburg Road, is open from 12:00-6:00pm daily. No appointment needed, walk-ins are always welcome!
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