  Councilwoman Amy Holton Stewart (D-25) and Senator David Yates (D) announced Friday during a press conference that the Chase Gavin’s Coat-A-Kid Drive collected more than 300 coats this year.
In 2017, then former Councilman Yates started collecting winter coats, hats, scarves, and gloves to donate to JCSP students in need each winter. The coat drive was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, but Senator Yates and Councilwoman Holton Stewart made sure the tradition would continue.
Over the last few weeks, more than 300 donations were made to the coat drive and thousands of dollars have been raised.
“As a former Family Resource & Youth Service Center Coordinator for JCPS I know how important it is to have a warm coat available for a child that comes to school without one.,” said Councilwoman Holton Stewart. “This year’s drive is especially important to District 25 as we celebrate the life of Chase Gavin, a young man that helped make this drive successful in the past. In Chase’s memory we have collected monetary and coat donations to support children throughout our city.”
 This was the first year the Coat-A-Kid Drive was named in honor of Chase Gavin, the former Staff Assistant for District 25. Gavin, who passed away earlier this year, worked diligently to make the coat drive a community-wide success in 2018 and 2019. Chase’s Uncle, Nathan Morgan, a father-figure to Chase, joined this year’s mission by donating in Chase’s name. Several community members helped pitch in to raise over $3,000 for this year’s drive.
“The coat drive is about so much more than just helping children stay warm. It’s a chance for our community to show compassion to our children and for each child in need to receive something nice and new; something just for them,” said Senator Yates.
Shirley’s Way, a Louisville organization that provides financial support to those battling cancer and other diseases, is sponsoring the coat drive. Councilwoman Holton Stewart and Senator Yates thanked Mike Mulrooney, the founder of Shirley’s Way, for being such a wonderful community partner and making this happen. Shirley’s Way hosted a donation website and collected the coats over the course of the season.
This year’s donated coats will be divided among the Southwest JCPS schools based on the needs expressed by the Family Resource & Youth Services Coordinators. Any remaining coats will go to the JCPS Clothing Assistance Program and will be distributed to schools outside of the Southwest Louisville community.
Chase Gavin’s Coat-A-Kid Drive will still be accepting donations after Friday to ensure every child in need has a coat this season.
New Coat Drop Off Location: 10966 Dixie Highway Monetary Donations: ChaseGavinCoatAKid.org
Monetary Donations: ChaseGavinCoatAKid.org
New Coat Donations: Drop Off at Shirley’s Way, 10966 Dixie Highway, 40272
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 A special thanks to Kenny Aubrey, his family & all of the Prairie Village neighbors that helped make the Santa Parade fun for all!
      
 As part of the road repair, LG&E will be relocating the gas line from the downhill side of the road to the uphill side. The relocation will be where the existing sidewalk is now, from approximately the hydrant at the bottom of the slide up to near the uphill end of the guardrail.
Unfortunately, the sidewalk will be removed and it will not be replaced until the project is completed, as they will need this area to shift traffic once the slide arrest operations begin.
This relocation will start Monday, December 13th and should be complete by Thursday the 23rd. MAC Construction, Miller Pipeline, and others will be on site. Please expect periodic times of flagged traffic in a one lane configuration.
 We are continuing to hold our Western Kentucky community and first responders in our thoughts and prayers after this weekend's storms. So many people have reached out for more information on how to help our neighbors in Western Kentucky. If you are able, please consider joining the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund. All funds will go directly to Kentuckians who were impacted by the tornados. You can donate at this link.
Additionally, JCPS is hosting a "Stuff The Bus" event all week December 13th - December 17th. To collect items for those impacted by the tornadoes in Western Kentucky. You can drop off your donations in front of the Van Hoose Education Building from 7:30 am-4:30 pm every day this week.
 To improve water supply and ensure reliable service for Southwest Jefferson County, Louisville Water is installing a new water main. The project includes work in the Lowes Parking lot off of Dixie Highway and the installation of a new water main along Alreva Road, Mills Drive, Blanton Lane and St. Andrews Church Road. In order to safely install the water main on Blanton Lane, we need to close Blanton to thru traffic. Local residents will be allowed local access. Attached are a project map and a detour map for the Blanton Lane closure. Following is a tentative schedule for the work:
- Lowes parking lot: now until January
- Alreva Road and Mills Drive: January-March
- Blanton Lane: February-April
- St. Andrews Church Road: April-June
- Restoration: June-July
 Louisville Water is installing new water mains to ensure
reliable service in our community.
When: Mid-November - June 2022
Where: The affected streets for this work will be Saint
Andrews Church Rd, Blanton Lane, Mills Drive, and Alreva Rd.
How long: Approximately 6-8 months
Impacts: During construction there will be temporary traffic
impacts from construction traffic.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
For more information, contact:
Jacob Clark, EIT, Project Engineer
502-533-5042 | jmclark@lwcky.com
https://www.LouisvilleWater.com
There were no regular elections in Kentucky in 2021 but there will be plenty to vote for next year.
Kentucky has closed primaries, so a person can only vote in a primary election for the candidates of the party in which they are registered. Independents will only be able to vote in the May primary for non-partisan races, such as judicial races.
If you want to participate in primary elections for partisan races on May 17, you must be registered with that political party affiliation by December 31, 2021.
Register, check or change your registration at www.GoVoteKY.com
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 Visitors who bring in one canned good item (per person) to donate to Dare to Care may purchase tickets at the Zoo windows for $9.50 per adult and $6.50 per child/ senior ticket.
The discount is available at the gate only; not valid for online purchases. The offer is not valid for special fee-based programs, for prepaid groups, field trips or with other discounts. No refunds will be provided for tickets prepaid in advanced or purchase online. Multiple cans are appreciated but only one discount per admission; additional cans do not provide additional discounts
Experience the twinkling of millions of lights along a winding road, nestled in the majestic woods of historic Iroquois Park. Winter Woods Spectacular is a magical drive of lighting, artistry, and sounds that will delight the senses and transport you to an ethereal winter wonderland, where you can explore and celebrate the holiday season.
Get tickets at https://www.winterwoodsspectacular.org/
Your Winter Woods Spectacular ticket purchase directly supports the non-profit Parks Alliance of Louisville and the community-driven projects they support in Louisville's 120+ public parks and community centers.
Seven Counties Services offers 24/7 assistance in times of crisis and remains dedicated to providing quality services to our community.
If you or someone you know struggles with mental health, substance use, or a developmental disability and is seeking help, please contact Seven Counties Services!
Any community member can also make a referral for services via our website at: https://sevencounties.org/referral/
Clean Collaborative Routes
November 29 - December 3
- Greenbelt Hwy from Lion Arms Dr to Lower River Rd- 64 Bags, 9 Tires and 35 Other Items
- Greenbelt Hwy from Greenwood Rd to Johnsontown Rd- 63 Bags, 19 Tires and 32 Other Items
- Greenbelt Hwy from Johnsontown Rd to Lower River Rd- 15 Bags and 6 Other Items
- Cane Run Rd from Algonquin Pkwy to Ralph Ave- 49 Bags, 3 Tires and 19 Other Items
- Cane Run Rd from Ralph Ave to Algonquin Pkwy- 14 Bags and 5 Other Items
- Woodridge Dr from Woodridge Lake Blvd to Deering Heights Dr- 1 Bag
- Deering Heights Dr from Deering Rd to Woodridge Dr- 1 Bag
- Lees Ln from Cane Run to Clarion Ct- 4 Bags and 3 Other Items
- Cane Run Rd from Ralph Ave to Lions Arms Dr- 13 Bags and 2 Other Items
- Flowervale Ln from Deering Rd to Dixie Hwy- 9 Bags and 3 Tires
- Deering Rd from Flowervale Ln to Deering Heights Dr- 2 Bags
- Deering Rd from Valley Station Rd to Woodridge Lake Blvd- 3 Bags and 1 Other Item
- Rockford Ln from Cane Run Rd to Dixie Hwy- 11 Bags, 1 Tire and 1 Other Item
- Millers Ln from Cane Run Rd to Dixie Hwy- 10 Bags and 1 Tire
- Ralph Ave from Cane Run Rd to Dixie Hwy- 12 Bags, 2 Tires and 2 Other Items
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